Production Specialist
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 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Production Specialist in the Oxo Products Department is responsible for the production, inventory, utility and cost records for Aldehyde Reduction.
- Responsible for production and accounting for multiple areas (must be available for end-of-month financial closings which includes weekend &/or overtime shift)
- Identify, troubleshoot and correct inaccuracies and problems associated with reports and data. Must work closely with staff engineers to troubleshoot production report discrepancies.
- Process transport orders, shipments and receipts in SAP
- Assist with Corporate Physical Inventory Audit. Maintain accurate inventories and reconcile to SAP. Work with departments on material transfers and inventory issues.
- Process samples for multiple areas
- Purchase requisitions for lab, raw materials, tooling and equipment and repair services
- Accurately and timely record time exceptions in SAP
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative or clerical role required
- Strong computer skills with a background in Microsoft Office Suite required
- SAP experience required
- Experience supporting manufacturing preferred
- Excellent collaboration skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Adaptable to change
- Strong customer service skills, including the ability to aniticpate and identify customer needs
- Ability to successfully multi-task a variety of jobs and changing of priorities
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and procedures
- Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed
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.
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