Regional tire manufacturer scaling advanced planning and smart factory operations across EMEA
Bridgestone EMEA is the regional hub of a global tire and mobility company, operating 13 manufacturing plants across 35 countries with 14,000+ employees. The tech stack reveals a traditional manufacturing footprint (SAP, Oracle, Allen-Bradley, Wonderware) alongside active investment in modern supply-chain optimization (Quintiq Scheduler APS, Azure, RPA, Power BI) and cloud analytics (SAP Analytics Cloud). Current project velocity centers on rolling out advanced planning systems across facilities and automating rebate/order flows—signals of a push toward data-driven manufacturing and operational efficiency.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Compensation
Bridgestone EMEA manufactures and distributes premium tires and mobility solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The business operates a vertically integrated model: 13 tire production plants, an R&D center, a proving ground, and an extensive retail network. The company serves automotive OEMs, commercial fleet operators, and consumers across 35 countries. Beyond tires, Bridgestone EMEA markets advanced mobility solutions and is structured around the E8 Commitment—a corporate framework spanning energy, ecology, efficiency, and economy as core strategic pillars. Hiring is active and distributed across manufacturing hubs (Poland, Hungary, France, Spain, UK, Germany, South Africa) with roles concentrated in operations, engineering, and sales.
Bridgestone EMEA runs SAP (including S/4HANA and FI modules), Oracle RAC, Quintiq for advanced planning, Salesforce for CRM, Azure for cloud infrastructure, and Power BI for analytics. Manufacturing systems include Allen-Bradley controllers, Wonderware SCADA, and CREO CAD.
Yes. Bridgestone EMEA has 50 active engineering roles with accelerating hiring velocity. Roles span junior, mid, and senior levels across its 15-country hiring footprint, with concentrations in Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Belgium.
Key initiatives include rolling out advanced planning system (APS) solutions across EMEA plants, automating rebate settlement and order management flows, implementing smart factory programs, and improving network infrastructure. Projects also address credit/collections and data integrity in SAP.
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