What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Product Steward, Plastics position at Eastman?
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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Product Steward serves as a vital link between Eastman’s Specialty Plastics Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and the global Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) organization. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with Product, Marketing, and Technology teams, providing regulatory support, insights, and recommendations. A thorough understanding of market segments and Eastman’s products is essential to secure registrations, certifications, and regulatory clearances for market access.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Insights: Collaborate with global regulatory functions to stay informed on evolving regulations affecting SBU markets, ensuring compliance, efficient product development, and timely filing of required documentation.
Business Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with SBU representatives and maintain clear communication with Product, Marketing, and Technology Managers to document PSRA objectives and strategies aligned with SBU goals. Proactively communicate regulatory risks and opportunities.
Project Management and Execution: Oversee global registrations and regulatory clearances by working with SBU teams and regulatory experts. Responsibilities include supporting project portfolios, ensuring regulatory considerations are addressed, and updating project progress.
Customer Communication: Manage external communication regarding regulatory topics by responding to customer inquiries about product safety, developing communication strategies for regulatory changes, and representing Eastman in discussions with customers and regulatory authorities.
Advocacy: Support strategies to protect existing products and market access in response to legislative changes. Collaborate with Governmental Relations and build an external network of experts to influence regulatory outcomes.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer science, or a related field.
- Experience in PSRA preferred.
- 3 years of technical experience with polymers preferred.
- Proven project management experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive approach and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Team-oriented with a focus on achieving results.
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.
