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 www.eastman.com. Eastman's Centralized Maintenance & Services (CM&S) Division is seeking to fill the position of Area Maintenance Manager (AMM). This is a second-level managerial position that functions as the single point of contact for all maintenance and reliability needs within an operating division’s asset base. An effective AMM has two primary responsibilities: (1) Allocating resources to support the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the asset base for a designated manufacturing division and (2) Developing the skills and capabilities of the personnel assigned to support that designated manufacturing division. To accomplish these dual objectives, the AMM must be skilled at developing, prioritizing and executing tactical plans to support the needs of both the maintenance team and the manufacturing division. The AMM must also be skilled at making choices and implementing plans that support the strategic needs of the workforce and which drive long-term productivity improvements without compromising safe and reliable operations. The AMM must develop effective networks with partners across both the aligned operating division and CM&S Division to understand and prioritize tactical and strategic needs. These key partners include, but are not limited to: Operations Maintenance Managers, Crew Department and Division Safety Coordinators, Planning and Scheduling Team Managers, Reliability & Maintenance Engineers, Turnaround Coordinators, Centralized Eastman Maintenance crews and Contract Maintenance & Construction crews. Personnel reporting to the AMM directly and indirectly typically include a team of maintenance team managers, engineers, technicians and other skilled craftworkers and support staff.The ideal candidate will…Embrace the challenge
Be self-motivated to drive improvement
Effectively plan and organize
Remain calm and rational in stressful situations
Make decisions under uncertainty with imperfect information
Delegate to others, even when s/he knows how to solve the problem
Invest in their team’s success
Model high integrity: Honest, fair, and trustworthy in all relationships
Build effective relationships within the team
Gives timely, constructive and direct feedback to help others improve
Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization
Passionately lead change
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Articulate where we are headed and what’s expected of everyone on the team
Verify comprehension of each team member
Lead effectively when operating outside her/his comfort zone
Lead others outside their comfort zones
Display commitment
Stay focused on what’s possible, rather than limitations
Listen to ideas and concerns and advocate for the team during “review and adjust” cycles
Educational Requirements
Significant leadership experience required, with Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Science or Engineering or Eastman MAP/STP program graduate.
Experience that will be considered a plus:
Direct supervisory experience
Experience leading individuals and teams indirectly
Situational expertise with administering coaching in all directions
Depth of knowledge in maintenance and manufacturing work processes
Experience facilitating and resolving complex human resource 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 powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
