Global Quality Representative

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company, a global specialty materials leader headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks a Global Quality Representative to support QA for Chemicals Manufacturing at the Kingsport site.

You will manage multiple QA projects, release and reject materials, and collaborate with customers on complaints and audits, while ensuring compliance with quality systems and training colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry or related science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel (typically <15%).

Responsibilities

• Support release or rejection of raw materials, intermediates, packaging and labeling materials.
• Approve specifications, procedures, and test methods.
• Approve changes affecting product quality.
• Coordinate stability programs.
• Interact with customers on complaints and audits.
• Conduct internal site audits and supplier/service provider audits.
• Ensure personnel are trained on quality procedures, including training delivery.

Skills

Quality systems

Teamwork

Project management

Travel availability

QA experience

Windows/Office

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, or related science

Tools

Microsoft Windows and Office

Job description

Global Quality Representative

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, visitwww.eastman.com.

Description

This position will provide quality assurance (QA) support for products produced in Chemicals Manufacturing at the Kingsport site. Managing multiple projects is expected in this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a system to release or reject raw materials, intermediates, packaging and labeling materials.
• Approving specifications, procedures, and test methods.
• Approving changes that potentially affect intermediate or final product quality.
• Coordinating stability programs
• Interacting with customers including complaint investigation and customer audits.
• Participating in and performing internal Eastman site audits.
• Participating in and performing audits at Eastman supplier and service provider sites.
• Ensuring that personnel are effectively trained quality procedures including delivering training.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree, or relevant experience
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to implemen chemical requirements in various environments.
• Project management skills.
• Willingness to spend extra effort as needed to meet project schedules.
• Willingness to travel as needed (typically less than 15% of the time).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office programs.
• Experience in Quality Assurance (desired)

Note:

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Benefits

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 engagedworkplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market:

Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market:

Knoxville

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Quality Assurance, QA, Chemical Research, Supply Chain, Technology, Quality, Engineering, Operations