Bridgestone plant blends empowerment with tire production
Bridgestone's Warren County and upcoming Aiken plants emphasize employee ownership, problem solving, and accountability. Management notes a non autocratic approach, with team members shaping decisions, strong safety awards, and on site facilities including cafeteria health center gym and learning center. The plants produce tires for trucks and trailers at Warren County and plan 25 000 tires per day in Aiken while stressing community involvement and career choice for youth.
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Bridgestone
State of
Tennessee
Phil Estes
Warren County
Aiken
TeNac a Tire Mold Service Spin Off of Bridgestone Plant
TeNac, a Canadian tire mold repair and refurbishing firm started in 1969, expanded to Akron, Dayton, Oklahoma City and Decatur by 1985. The Warren County Bridgestone Firestone plant prompted a new facility to service the plant, making TeNac the region’s primary spin off. The firm employs 35, up from 15, and focuses on rapid mold repair and modification to keep tire production on schedule.
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TeNac
Canada
Akron
Dayton
Ohio
Oklahoma City
Decatur
Ala
Warren County
Bridgestone
Firestone
LaVergne
Jim ‘Thornton
Thornton
Bridgestone plant workers run 12 hour shifts as a team
In Warren County Tennessee Bridgestone tire plant employees operate on a flat hierarchy with OT and ET roles. Team members decide on vacations safety quality and even design local amenities while producing 120 to 130 tires per shift. They value community involvement and career growth.
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Bridgestone
Warren County
Tenn
Danny Tigue
E.T
Huffman
Ken Lee
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Mickey May
Scott Webste
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Tigue
Winchester
Nissan
John Huffman
Lee
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Joe Kuhn
Lynn Peter
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