Production Data & SAP Specialist

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman, a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, TN, seeks a Production Resource Specialist to ensure data integrity across SAP and LIMS and to support end-to-end production information flow. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff, and IT to ensure on-time shipments, accurate inventory, and proper documentation.

The role emphasizes meticulous troubleshooting, organizing multiple stakeholders, and prioritizing urgent production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant manufacturing or technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel skills, highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on SAP proficiency (process order, master data, material movements, security/roles).
• Experience with inventory management, production planning, manufacturing operations, or cost analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with LIMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accuracy of SAP production and make necessary corrections.
• Work with Production Planner daily regarding schedule changes and updates.
• Perform month-end (EOM) activities.
• Perform yearly physical inventory counts and reconciliations for raw and finished goods.
• Crosstrain on related MIS roles which may require rotation among various processes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production workflows and data quality.
• Support commercialization and GMN creation; execute start-to-finish builds and manage associated forms.
• Process SAP Master Data changes and coordinate approvals.
• Monitor and clear daily SAP/LIMS errors.
• Manage process order organization and communicate schedule or order changes to manufacturing and planning teams.
• Print and verify batch packets and labels; ensure analytical results and release criteria are completed and accurate prior to shipment.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs of manufacturing areas to assess raw material needs and manage special raw material requests.

Skills

Excel skills

SAP proficiency

Inventory management

Production planning

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Eastman, a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, TN, seeks a Production Resource Specialist to ensure data integrity across SAP and LIMS and to support end-to-end production information flow. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff, and IT to ensure on-time shipments, accurate inventory, and proper documentation.

The role emphasizes meticulous troubleshooting, organizing multiple stakeholders, and prioritizing urgent production