What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Steward 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.
Short Description
The Product Steward, Fibers is a key link between Eastman’s Business Unit (SBU) and the larger global Product Stewardship - Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) organization. In this role, you'll provide global Product Steward leadership for the tobacco and textile segments. You will be responsible for developing / maintaining relationships with Product, Marketing and Technology Management teams, and providing them with comprehensive regulatory support, insights, threats / opportunities and recommendations. The role involves a deep understanding of the market segments and Eastman’s product offerings and a hands-on approach to identify and obtain the necessary registrations, third-party certifications, and other regulatory clearances required to enable continued / extended market access for existing products and new product launches in the business strategies. This role will begin with a focus on the fibers organization with the opportunity to grow into additional areas based on workload.
The position is located in North America, preferably Kingsport, TN or EMEA, preferably Ghent or Rotterdam and reports to the Global Product Steward Manager, CASE / CI / Fibers / SFE
Responsibilities
- Regulatory Insights : Work closely with global regulatory functions and regional experts to understand current and changing / emerging regulations impacting the market and product lines in order to :
Enable continued compliance in case the classification of a product, raw material and / or additive is changing
Develop and document business specific PSRA objectives and strategies in line with SBU strategy
Stage Gate project portfolio as a team member and resource, ensuring early and consistent engagement during product / offer development while regulatory considerations are appropriately considered
Cooperation with Governmental Relations
Creation and distribution of responses to customer inquiries related to the safety-in-use of Eastman products
Qualifications
Other Skills and Abilities :
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.
