Executive Assistant, Tennessee Operations Manufacturing

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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit .

Responsibilities

Are you a self-starter, driven by results and interested in positively advancing Eastman strategy as a specialty materials company? Do you enjoy working with dynamic teams making a meaningful difference in Eastman’s operational strengths and business success? Are you looking for a role with variety that will challenge and develop you while working with leaders across Eastman. If your answer to these questions is an enthusiastic “yes,” please keep reading!

The Executive Assistant to the VP, Tennessee Operations (TNO) Site Leader is a key position in our organization; the candidate should be looking to gain hands-on experience across functions through supporting key projects and key leaders within the organization. The ideal candidate is a positive influencer, proactive, approachable and professional with demonstrated capability to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced team-oriented environment. Time-sensitive situations and changing priorities require flexibility, adaptability and creative thinking. Our work is confidential, so discretion, judgment and professionalism are a must. This candidate should have strong interpersonal skills to work well with people at all levels, across multiple organizations and with leaders both in and outside of Eastman. The candidate needs to maintain patient and pleasant interactions with others, demonstrate a service-oriented attitude and remain calm under pressure. Candidate must show strong attention to detail and possess exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidate should have flexibility that allows working outside of normal business hours on occasion.

In this role, you will :

• Develop a working knowledge of Eastman Operations and businesses to contribute meaningfully to the team and our work
• Proactively plan, organize and schedule the workday, including individual specific calendaring and calendaring for group events across the organization / site
• Assist in developing presentations and communication strategies, marketing materials, project plans and metrics to sustain performance
• Facilitate, plan and support workshops and transformation office meetings using any necessary teleconferencing and video conferencing equipment and applications; meetings can include regions outside the U.S. and require special consideration to accommodate time differences
• Capture and communicate action items and routinely share progress relative to plan. Maintain follow-up system for daily meetings, workshops, agendas, deadlines, etc.
• Provide oversight and support to project managers / stakeholders on critical initiatives to ensure deadlines are successfully met and keep team informed
• Maintain calendar by arranging appointments, scheduling meetings, scheduling travel and resolving conflicts in a prompt, courteous and professional manner
• Maintain and assemble background information for meetings
• Receive and screen incoming telephone calls and generate outgoing calls
• Process Outlook mail, post meetings, identify and handle action items and due dates and respond on behalf of executive as appropriate
• Arrange travel, detailed itineraries and trip files for international and domestic travel for the Vice President. Complete and verify expense statements upon return.
• Organize travel and itineraries for visitors, including visiting international leaders
• Welcome guests and make necessary arrangements for visitor passes, meeting rooms, working meals and refreshments, in addition to arranging escorts for visitors as needed
• Prepare budget analysis and / or other reports by collecting and analyzing data

Qualifications

Considered a Plus

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 diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.