Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

The position is responsible to lead the development of packaging solutions for new and existing finished goods and components. Leads the procurement process, defining strategy for the commodity, and ensuring supplier quality, delivery, and cost optimization are realized.

This position is responsible to work with cross functional teams to recommend, review, test, and identify costs for various packaging design proposals, identify and drive opportunities to standardize materials to reduce complexity, and enable volume leveraged pricing for packaging components.

Analyzes various packaging methods to decide best total cost solution for Firestone while keeping up to date with any engineering changes / new model changes.

Total process view for packaging (container flow, impact on production, etc.) Implement annual process improvements to reduce costs and improve quality of delivered parts.

• Sourcing lead for expendable and returnable packaging solutions from a global supply base.

• Manage all contracting requirements with supply base to secure favorable terms for Firestone Airide

• Optimize packaging / labelling supply base for cost, lead-time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Guide Suppliers for packaging adherence to current Firestone Airide packaging standards

• Stay current on engineering changes / new model changes as related to packaging and participate in project Stage Gate meetings for the introduction of new products to the market

• Complete packaging specification approvals with internally involved departments

• Support Returnable container inventory processes with logistics and manufacturing functions, and work with the customer to calculate the correct quantity required

• The scope of this role includes inbound and outbound packaging requirements. including: Expendable Packaging, Labels, Corrugated boxes, Returnable Containers, and pallets.

• Lead Packaging projects with multiple project phases, and developing deliverables over the duration of the project

• Ensure projects remain on schedule by proactively driving tasks for on-time completion, proactively highlighting potential risks to task completion, timely responses to communications, and actively participating in project team meetings

• Facilitate designs, tests standards and guidelines for packaging solutions for the organization's products and components

• Evaluate, manage, and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews

• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, processes, and monitors corrective actions

• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage

• Submits OEM packaging forms and obtains the necessary approvals

• Assist and support operations with technical knowledge for experiments/test methodologies on packaging materials and structures to determine performance attributes best suited to maintain product quality, integrity, and maximize shelf-life.

• Bachelor’s degree Required – Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Logistics, Supply Chain

• 3-5 years of procurement/packaging/logistics/industrial engineering experience across multiple direct packaging material categories

• CAD software - AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or CATIA

• Experience negotiating price, contracts, for direct material and service

• Ability to Assess supply and quality risks with suppliers, strong RFQ/RFP execution skills

• Broad knowledge of both corrugated and flexible packaging materials including structures, functionality, and performance of the product

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Experience

• Experience in product commercialization from development of packaging material to shipment of product – Tier 1 Automotive

• Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) certification

• Container Management experience

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.