Superintendent, Maintenance Department Position Available In Sullivan, Tennessee

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. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of 2nd-level supervisors and professionals who are committed to safely and reliably supporting production of materials that improve the quality of life in a material way. You will leverage your engineering experience and skills to lead some of the world’s most talented manufacturing teams. You will use your advanced leadership abilities to drive safety, productivity, and exceptional quality in one or more of Eastman’s production facilities. Through collaboration with cross functional teams, you will prioritize team workload and drive continuous improvement. Manage the interface between departments and boundary organizations including, but not limited to, operations, maintenance, business organizations, administrative areas, and support services. As a leader, you will coach your team members in leadership and behavioral competencies to deliver high impact results. You will be required to lead intentionally and continually build and improve organizational health to maximize employee engagement. You’ll serve as a member of the Eastman Management team and be an active member of the respective Operations Division Leadership Team. Key Responsibilities Group safety awareness and performance
Champion department improvement efforts to reduce cost and increase production
Exhibit high bias for action and drive for execution
Champion change
Establishes priorities and objectives (with input from boundary organizations) and communicate results. Employee development, performance, and satisfaction
Responsible for the culture and organizational health of respective organization
Develop and manage departmental budget
Develop supervisors of individual contributors
Lead productivity improvement projects
Strategy development and accountability for departmental goals
Drive culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate with internal customers and cross functional teams
Ensure practices and processes are robust
Talent management
Resource management in a dynamic environment Required Qualifications Understanding of safe work practices; excellent safety history
Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
7 or more years’ experience in operations and/or engineering in chemical or petrochemical manufacturing required
2+ years of formal management/leadership experience required
Supervisory skills including safety awareness of staff, budget control, scheduling, and staff development
Leadership skills including setting goals, priorities, and performance evaluations
General understanding of Engineering Standards and Specifications
Familiarity with development and adjustment of standard operating procedures within a manufacturing environment
Effective prioritization skills to manage departmental capital budget
Strong technical and problem-solving skills and manufacturing best practices
Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
Good motivational skills: ability to influence and manage change; ability to work well with boundary organizations
Ability to manage multiple projects with varied priorities and drive them to closure
Good computer skills Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience leading 2nd level supervisors or above Competency in driving safety performance improvement and improved safety culture across areas/teams
Familiarity with asset integrity program management
Proficiency in using SAP
Advanced manufacturing knowledge
Proven track record of raising standards each year to drive organizational excellence
Significant leadership experience
History of improving team performance and work practice through team coaching
Leaders who consistently make sound and timely judgments in ambiguous environment
Direct supervisory experience in a chemical/petrochemical manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience leading individuals and teams indirectly
Situational expertise with administering coaching in all directions
Depth of knowledge in manufacturing work processes
Experience facilitating and resolving complex human resources issues
Familiarity with change management concepts
Ownership and successful completion of complex and/or large-scale projects 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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.