HSE Manager
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.
Responsibilities
The HSE Manager at Eastman’s Indian Orchard site provides overarching personal safety, process safety, and environmental leadership for the site. This role requires the ability to manage a team of HSE professionals, assume accountability for site HSE performance, and embrace and foster strong partnership with Indian Orchard Manufacturing leadership. The role reports up through the Films Division HSE branch of the Global Health, Safety and Environmental organization.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Direct leadership and coaching of site HSE team. Maintain a high performing Site HSE team through excellent personnel onboarding and development plans.
- Matrixed partnership with the Indian Orchard Leadership Team. Provide “thought leadership” and strategic recommendations to Indian Orchard Site Leadership Team related to GHSE performance and opportunities
- Support Site Leadership in any “right-to-operate” issues and participate in strategic community partnerships
- Joint responsibility and accountability (with Manufacturing) for overall HSE performance at the Indian Orchard site, and responsibility for driving continual improvement in that performance
- Leadership and participation in critical HSE programs including spending time in the field engaging with Site team members.
- Management of the Indian Orchard GHSE Budget
- Advocacy for HSE resources necessary to ensure adequate support for the Indian Orchard site
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental, occupational health and safety, engineering or other related discipline required
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment required
- Prior people leadership and coaching experience required
- Experience effectively managing an HSE team preferred
- Good interpersonal, communication and team skills
- Strong customer focus, with demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with Manufacturing and other stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $154,000.
At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.
Benefits
Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.
Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
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 engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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