Prod. Steward Rep I - Plastics & Films

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Role Description:

The Product Steward is the key link between Eastman’s Advanced Materials segments (Specialty Plastics, Advanced Interlayers, and Performance Films) and the larger Global Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) team.  The successful candidate is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with the SBUs Product, Marketing, and Technology teams, and providing them with comprehensive regulatory support, insights, threats/opportunities, and recommendations.  The role involves a deep understanding of the market segments and Eastman’s product offerings and a hands-on approach to identify and obtain the necessary registrations, third-party certifications, and other regulatory clearances required to enable continued/extended market access for existing products and new product launches in the business strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Relationship Management: Build close relationships with business and technology personnel, Global Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs colleagues, Trade Associations and/or NGOs.
• Project Leadership: Develop product regulatory clearance and/or third-party certification strategies and implementation plans by working closely with Product Management, PSRA regulatory experts and regional PSRA personnel, as appropriate. 
• Regulatory Insights: Monitor and communicate international and regional regulations in addition to proposed regulations that are relevant to the business organizations and other assigned expert area.
• Customer Inquiries and Communication: Facilitate external communication of regulatory topics by answering specific regulatory questions to our customers via Eastman’s Customer Inquiry Management system, and business and technology partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, polymer science, or related technical degree with 2+ years of experience in the chemical industry required
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Chemical Product Regulatory and/or Product Stewardship role(s) strongly preferred
• Industry experience in automotive, building & construction, and/or plastic food contact materials preferred
• Project management or project leader experience preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to translate regulatory information clearly and concisely throughout all levels of the organization
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be fluent in English (written and oral)
• Must be able to manage time independently and work proactively with peers, management, and external stakeholders
• Strong team player, results-orientated and self-motivated
• Strong affinity for sustainability-related topics

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.