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Bridgestone Americas

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It takes a special type of person... - Store Manager Bridgestone Americas Employee Review

3.0
Oct 1, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The pay scale and advancement opportunities are endless with this company. There are several tiers to the upper eschelon of management, and if you are willing to relocate then you can proceed up the ladder as far as you like. The automotive industry as a whole is pretty stable, and the management seems to be very consistent in it's expectations.

Cons

This company requires you to be available constantly. When you are a store manager (Upper middle management) you must be available to take care of emergencies if they pop up. That means driving to the store in the middle of the night if the store alarm is going off and the cops need you. Also, it seems as if they are unable to balance Work and Life very effectively. If you work for Firestone, you will be guilted into not taking time off when you are ill, hurt, or unable to otherwise work. It is looked down upon, and because it is a male dominated organization taking time off is akin to being a sissy. Although it is a corporation and it must remain profitable to survive, they do not provide much in the ways of training for management skills, and yet expect extraordinary results from their store managers. They pile on pressure until you perform, and will constantly treat you as if you are expendable.

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5.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
May 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for the location. Established business in the area (over 50 years running), probably not going anywhere for a while. As long as you show up, do your work, and don't violate safety rules, you have job security. Rotating schedule allows for a lot of time off (unless you're drafted).

Cons

The environment can be very uncomfortable in some areas due to lack of climate controls. Constant back and forth between "the way it's always been done" and "let's try something new." Rotating schedule can be harsh. Sometimes it's hard to know who is in charge of something, as people get moved around a lot. Draft can eat into your time off, especially if your area is shorthanded. Communication from corporate seems to hit a wall before it reaches the technicians and operators; changes planned for years will seem abrupt to the people on the floor.

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