Strategic Product Manager: Growth & Margin Leader

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Product Manager to drive the product portfolio strategy and maximize asset profitability across Plastics market segments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute offers that meet segment plans and customer needs.

The role emphasizes pricing, asset optimization, and margin growth, with responsibility for coordinating with technology and sales to deliver profitable growth and strong market positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business discipline required.
• MBA degree preferred.
• 6–10 years experience across sales, strategy, operations, marketing, and product management.

Responsibilities

• Leader of product and portfolio strategy development within a cross-functional team.
• Develops comprehensive product line strategies to maximize margin growth.
• Manages asset allocation and evaluates financial returns to deliver results.
• Leads competitive intelligence and cross-functional collaboration across markets.
• Drives capacity, yields, and cost improvements to improve asset profitability.
• Partners with customers and technology teams to develop new products for segment needs.

Job description

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Product Manager to drive the product portfolio strategy and maximize asset profitability across Plastics market segments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute offers that meet segment plans and customer needs.

The role emphasizes pricing, asset optimization, and margin growth, with responsibility for coordinating with technology and sales to deliver profitable growth and strong market positioning.