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    Bridgestone Americas Reviews

    Updated August 18, 2018
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    Bridgestone Americas Chief Executive Officer and President Gordon Knapp
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    86 Ratings

    460 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "We also have a good work life balance" (in 14 reviews)

    • "Very good pay (at least for my position)" (in 28 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long hours, depending on role and group within the organization" (in 26 reviews)

    • "No work/life balance, low direction" (in 12 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (19)

      "Supply Chain Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Supply Chain Analyst in Nashville, TN
      Current Employee - Supply Chain Analyst in Nashville, TN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      I recently started working for Bridgestone...and I love it. The new building is amazing- great cafeteria, gym, wellness rooms, outdoor space, meeting rooms, and more. The orientation is very informative and the people all seem invested in the success of the company.

      Cons

      I think there is always room for improvement, but Bridgestone is actively trying to become the best.

    2. "Great work environment and employees"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Swing shift and great pay

      Cons

      It's a bit of a commute for me.

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    3. "I Enjoy what I do"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time

      Pros

      I like the job. Opportunity to be autonomous and self sufficient.

      Cons

      Company used to promote from within but has all but abandoned that philosophy and hires outside company.

    4. "This"

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      Current Employee - Auto Technician in Athens, GA
      Current Employee - Auto Technician in Athens, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The benefits are above average.

      Cons

      The hours can be long.

    5. "There is still a lot of growing to do at BFS"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Bridgestone Americas full-time

      Pros

      Benefits and bonus are nice...

      Cons

      They try and shove controversial issues under the rug and not directly address. They still operate in the 1950's

    6. "Great Brands, Inconsistent Experiences"

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      Current Employee - Manager in Nashville, TN
      Current Employee - Manager in Nashville, TN

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Depending on who your manager is/what department you work in, you could have a fantastic experience with Bridgestone. I’ve worked for 3 different managers and the differences are night and day. The company brands are very well known and highly regarded - especially in the Nashville market.

      Cons

      IT systems are outdated and getting technical support is near impossible when you need help. Benefits and bonus pay have consistently been watered down every year since I started. Insane parking rules if you work in Nashville - no options to park after hours or on the weekends for events even though the garage sits completely empty. Lots of politics involved to receive a promotion or raise.

      Advice to Management

      Stop hiring so many teammates from outside the organization because your current teammates “don’t have the needed skills” to be promoted. It’s your job to give them these skills so they can stay with the organization. Let your teammates park in the otherwise empty garage on nights/ weekends - this would go a long way in helping your teammates better enjoy the city we work in.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Manager of Tire Sales"

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      Current Employee - Manager of Tire Sales in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Manager of Tire Sales in Raleigh, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits. Great discounts on parts and service.

      Cons

      You are micro-managed. Your hours can be cut at any time but usually around the holidays so the company can make year end numbers.

      Advice to Management

      Follow through with Vision 2020 and break up the 'Good old boy' network that has been created over the years. Start walking the talk instead of giving it lip service

    8. "Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time

      Pros

      Stable, great coworkers, management does seek to avoid layoffs.

      Cons

      Micro managing. Truly not offering the culture management talks about. Very limited personal growth opportunities.

    9. "Ok"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Bridgestone Americas full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Interesting place to be working

      Cons

      Culture made it difficult to get things done without major pushback

    10. "Sr Electrical Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Electrical Engineer in Trenton, SC
      Current Employee - Electrical Engineer in Trenton, SC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bridgestone Americas full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Lots of great people to work with.

      Cons

      On call with maintenance and have to work holidays for shutdowns.

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