Administrative Assistant, Specialty Plastics Operations

Job Requisition ID:  53381

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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

 

As the Administrative Assistant in Eastman’s Specialty Plastics Operations (SPO) department, you’ll provide administrative support for the department, maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality while providing excellent customer service.

 

  • Perform weekly input of barrier removal observations (BROs), job site reviews (JSRs) and low-pressure leak checks (LPLC) for all departments across the division
  • Process Director’s Outlook mail, post meetings and alert Director to any urgent notes
  • Maintain calendar by arranging appointments, scheduling meetings and travel and resolving conflicts
  • Organize meetings, teleconferences, group meetings and workshops
  • Serve as department timekeeper and Workforce expert. Aid Team Managers (TMs) and Operators as needed.
  • Provide computer hardware and software technical support to the department
  • Maintain department vacation schedule
  • Maintain information in R/3 concerning positions, work schedules and time distribution
  • Coordinate employee moves into and out of department
  • Coordinate retirement, anniversary, OAP graduation and other departmental celebrations/meals
  • Provide authorization for safety shoes and safety prescription glasses after approval by TM
  • Work with division Sharepoint team to maintain and manage content and authorization for department Sharepoint sites
  • Make necessary arrangements for visitors, such as passes, escorts, customer or employee tours, conference rooms, etc. Maintain conference room schedules for Buildgs 265 and 65.
  • Maintain office supply inventory, locker list and assimentments, department organizational chart, security groups, employee address listing, flower fund, department credit card, bulletin boards, etc.
  • Drive annual review of department files
  • Ensure office equipment is maintained and kept in working order
  • Maintain radio in office and notify staff of emergencies
  • Greet callers and visitors; handle inquiries
  • Set up and maintain electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other department documents
  • Schedule department leadership team and planning meetings
  • Develop and update department team measures
  • Update Specialty Plastics Operations TW/OT measure and send to TMs and building supervisor
  • Update cost spreadsheet, overtime/absence measure and other monthly department reports

Qualifications

 

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must have prior administrative experience
  • Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

 

Considered a Plus

 

  • Experience supporting a Manufacturing team preferred 
  • Experience with Sharepoint, PowerBI, SAP, Ariba &/or Workforce highly preferred
  • Strong planning and organizational skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, including written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, error-free work
  • Initiative to improve workflow and work processes to make the work more efficient
  • Ability to prioritize and simultaneously complete multiple tasks in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment
  • Able to work varied schedules and overtime according to business needs
  • Excellent judgement and decision-making skills

 

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 powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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