Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi, LLC (YTMM)
Production of radial tires for truck and bus
Total site area2,000,000m2
Number of employees776 (as of December 2021)
Location1 Yokohama Boulevard, West Point, MS 39773
Contact for consultation and complaints+1-800-423-4544 x6936 (Toll free number, available only in the USA)
YTMM Manager, EHS. Peter Papas
e-mail: Peter.Papas@yokohamatire.com
Message from the President
Takehisa Morimoto
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) aims to realize Yokohama Rubber’s corporate vision of building a trusted identity as a contributing member of the global community. As such, we strive to achieve harmony between our manufacturing operations and the needs of the environment and society.
YTMM is contributing to the building of a sustainable society by promoting measures to reduce energy consumption and the amount of waste generated. We are recycling materials such as plastics and educating employees on how they can contribute to reduced CO2 emissions by reduce, reuse, recycle initiatives.In addition, YTMM is launching a new carbon neutral initiative this year.
We are committed to a workplace that prioritizes employee safety and peace of mind. All YTMM employees are taught and empowered to use stop, call, wait when they discover an anomaly. Increased use of 3S has led to a reduction of occupational accidents.
As one of the largest employers in our local area, YTMM strives to create a workplace environment that allows employees to work in a safe and healthy manner, thus feeling secure to perform to the best of their abilities. We strive to be the employer of choice in our local community and for employees to be proud of their association with Yokohama. As our slogan says, “we are Team Mississippi.”
Organizational Governance
Vision for 2023
In 2022, we shall continue to focus on strengthening all our company activities by performing TPM as the foundation. Our mission will be to use continuous improvement to drive down key metrics of machine downtime and scrap by using the PDCA methodology. Our vision is to be a strong and independent company by year end 2024.
Human Rights
All employees receive education and training on the Yokohama Rubber Action Guidelines that stipulate the protection of human rights in order to prevent unethical behavior and harassment.
YTMM maintains an “open door” policy with respect to all employees.
Internal complaint handling procedures have been established and made as easy to use as possible; where employees feel that they have been treated unfairly in the workplace, we provide opportunities for them to raise their concerns and have them resolved.
YTMM employment is free from discrimination with respect to the issues of race, religion, skin color, gender, age, and nationality, as stipulated in both state and federal law.
Labor Practices
Equal employment opportunity
YTMM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people who are interested in working for the company. We implement an equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.
Safety and health
All leaders recognize all those who go above and beyond in Safety by use of Executive Safety Audits, SOP Safety Reviews, New Equipment Safety Assessments, Risk Assessment, Kiazen Board Reviews and Genba.
Hazard Prediction
Weekly Executive Safety Audits and SOP Safety Reviews were used to confirm direction and success of YTMM safety program. Safety briefs concentrated on COVID-19 awareness, prevention, and protocols both at work and at home.
Scrolling Power Point were updated regularly to include Safety Topics and slogans pertaining to Safety 24/7 here and at home.
Emergency response
With the lessening of COVID outbreaks our emergency response has turned towards strengthening YTMM’s Emergency Responder numbers in facility 18 responders. Even though lessening of Covid spread, our team is still adhering to protocol, tracking and education.
The Environment
An in-depth 5-day surveillance, document audit and procedure/practices inspection for ISO 14001-2015 Certificate renewal was performed. The process confirmed no major non-conformances and recommendation was made for Certificate of Approval, which was issues January 25, 2022
Yokohama Clean-up the World Day
YTMM held clean up activities in the employee parking lot and grounds.
Environmental data
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| Category | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste generated (t) | 5,450 | 8,387 | 7,480 | 6,733 | 3,791 | |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 11.9 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 16.4 | |
| Landfill waste (t) | 651.0 | 745.0 | 545.0 | 405.0 | 623.0 | |
| Energy use (oil equivalent: kl) |
Electric power | — | — | 15,167 | 13,448 | 14,539 |
| Fuel | — | — | 5,444 | 4,609 | 4,324 | |
| Total | — | — | 20,611 | 18,056 | 18,863 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | — | — | 38.3 | 33.6 | 35.1 | |
| Water usage (1,000m3) | — | — | 197.0 | 159.6 | 136.3 | |
- FY: January to December
- The calculation of emissions from overseas business locations has been based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.
Wastewater management
The company thoroughly enforces wastewater management, and it has been in compliance with legal standards for seven consecutive years.
Fair Operating Practices
Chemical substance management
All materials used within the plant follow Yokohama Rubber’s list of prohibited chemical substances and are in line with the Green Procurement Guidelines.
Safety data sheets (SDS) are continuously maintained for each material; and updated using the web system (Site hawk).
Consumer Issues
Customer visits
The company has systems fully in place to welcome visits from customers at any time.
Community Involvement and Development
Community interaction and volunteering activities
Sponsorship of five youth sports teams in West Point
YTMM employees had limited volunteer activities due to COVID-19.
A local community advisory committee was established. Community leaders were given a plant tour and had a luncheon discussion with plant leadership.
Regional donations
During fiscal 2021, the company and its employees continued to make donations to local charities and organizations.
