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Bridgestone Americas

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Large company with growth opportunities. Promotes from within. - National Technical Manager Bridgestone Americas Employee Review

3.0
27 Mar 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Most departments promote from within, so once you are a teammate, you have opportunities. Company also offers tuition reimbursement.

Cons

Focus on requiring degrees for managers often leads to weak managers with little or no practical experience. There is no real training for these managers who often do not know how to manage a team. The result is chaos and turmoil. Also, the office politics are terrible and get in the way of people just getting the work done. Additionally, the turnover is very high. People in key positions job hop from one role to the next, and there is no knowledge transfer to those who follow them. There is a total lack of continuity, and each department acts as a silo. This makes it hard to accomplish anything worthwhile or long term. Office is relocating to Nashville, TN in 2017. There is a history of certain managers and departments bending the rules to promote "unqualified" candidates.

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5.0
31 May 2026
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Pros

It a pretty good job I love working at bridgestone it have taught me alot I appreciate it

Cons

I really don't have any cons it's a good job a good paying job as well

3.0
12 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable work - buses on the road every day, so tire service tends to be more predictable than some other retail work. Mechanical experience - You'll gain experience with heavy-duty vehicles, commercial tires, fleet operations, safety procedures, and potentially CDL-related skills. Physically demanding - Frequent lifting of tires, pushing heavy equipment, bending, kneeling, and working around large vehicles are regular parts of the job.

Cons

Repetitive labor - Much of the work involves mounting, balancing, and repairing large tires repeatedly throughout a shift. Safety risks - Working with heavy commercial tires and transit vehicles requires strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

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