Chris Welch

Chris Welch serves as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Bridgestone since May 2008, providing leadership for Operational Excellence initiatives encompassing strategic cost leadership, team development, and innovation. Welch has a proven track record in engaging cross-functional teams to develop standardized work instructions and innovative training systems, including video-based working standards and safety awareness materials. Previous roles at Bridgestone include Standards Driven Process Coordinator and Senior Quality Coordinator, where Welch focused on quality assurance systems, process control, and Six Sigma programs. Welch's career at Bridgestone began as a Quality Engineer, contributing significantly to quality education, problem-solving activities, and compliance audits. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Science from Middle Tennessee State University, with a minor in Mass Communications.