Company Overview

Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment 'Our Way to Serve,' Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.

Job Category

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Position Summary

The US GCR Store Operations Manager is responsible for driving store-level performance across GCR US Mining Stores. This role is responsible for field execution. This role is critical in executing a strong safety culture, maximizing sales and profitability, and developing store management teams. The Store Operations Manager will oversee various operational aspects, including training, compliance, and financial performance, while ensuring alignment with company objectives. This role will have 6 up to 10 direct reports.

* This is a remote based role. Our ideal candidate will need to live near a large metro airport on the West coast *

Responsibilities

• Safety Culture: Promote a company-wide safety culture, implementing initiatives to reduce teammate risk, claims, and costs.

• Training and Development: Provide comprehensive training on store operations software (Tire Pro, TME, Treadnet, Store Performance Dashboard (SPD) , CoreIntegrator, Workday, Dayforce, Go Beyond, Microsoft programs) to all teammates. Develop and mentor 6 Store Managers, fostering a high-performing and engaged team.

• Financial Performance: Drive sales, profit, and expense control. Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Conduct annual store assessments and implement necessary improvements.

• Team Management: Oversee teammate initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, and training needs. Resolve conflicts and issues as needed.

• Customer Focus: Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and overall customer experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 6 y+ years of relevant experience including 3-5 years management or direct/indirect leadership experience. Or Master's degree; 4+ years of relevant experience including 2-4 years management or direct/indirect leadership experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.