Production Resource Specialist

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

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Production Resource Specialist to ensure data integrity across SAP and LIMS and to support on-time shipments and accurate inventory. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff and IT partners to enable efficient end-to-end production data flows.

The role requires strong organizational skills, SAP proficiency, and MS Office experience, with manufacturing or technical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant manufacturing or technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel skills, highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on SAP proficiency strongly preferred (process order, master data, material movements, security/roles, etc.)
• 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 (e.g., material info changes, inspection plans, work centers, access updates) 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 from Technology and other partners.
• Coordinate packaging supplies and complete packaging supplies adjustments at month end.
• Support inventory allocations for customer-specific needs and weight/goods issue processing for shipments (truck/rail) as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Excel

Job description

Production Resource 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, visitwww.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Eastman's Manufacturing Information Services (MIS) team seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Production Resource Specialist to support production data integrity and the end-to-end flow of manufacturing information across SAP and LIMS. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff and IT partners to enable on-time shipments, accurate inventory, month-end (EOM) closing and correct production documentation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, skilled at troubleshooting system errors and able to prioritize urgent production requests.

• 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. Handle emergency/urgent commercialization requests as needed.
• Process SAP Master Data changes (e.g., material info changes, inspection plans, work centers, access updates) 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 from Technology and other partners
• Coordinate packaging supplies and complete packaging supplies adjustments at month end
• Support inventory allocations for customer-specific needs and weight/goods issue processing for shipments (truck/rail) as required

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 strongly preferred (process order, master data, material movements, security/roles, etc.)
• Experience with inventory management, production planning, manufacturing operations, or cost analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with LIMS a plus

Desired Skills & Behaviors

• Willingness and desire to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors that support overall company goals and objectives
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a high sense of urgency; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Tech/IT, Lab, Warehouse)
• Data accuracy under time-critical conditions (EOM)
• Continuous improvement mindset; actively participate in improvement projects and propose process/automation opportunities
• Adaptable

Short Description

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.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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Industrial, Supply Chain, Warehouse, ERP, SAP, Manufacturing, Operations, Technology