General Manager, Performance Films

Eastman Chemical Company•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

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. Role Description The General Manager, Performance Films, is responsible for defining the overall strategic direction and overseeing operational results of the global Performance Films business.

Requirements

Experience leading large, complex businesses
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in strategy, commercial, technology, marketing, operations, and/or the enabling functions required
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field required; MBA degree preferred
Prior experience leading large complex businesses and cross functional teams with strong regional/cultural affinity
Experience in business with Direct and Distribution market strategies and B2C environments
Profit & loss leadership
Strong financial/business acumen
Experience developing and executing business strategy
Extensive knowledge of global markets / customers
Value-based selling and negotiation skills
Demonstrated deep expertise at least two commercial functional roles (e.g. marketing, sales, corporate strategy, procurement, or pricing / management)
Up to 50% travel to support regional teams

Nice To Haves

MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

Select, coach, and retain a diversified and inclusive high-performing team
Lead global cross-functional business team (SBU LT) to ensure a Zero Incident Mindset, prioritizing safety and compliance
Drive profitability and growth through creating a strong vision, mobilizing resources, providing candid feedback and coaching, ensuring the team demonstrates the right competencies and behaviors to deliver strong business and company outcomes
Oversees strategy development and growth portfolio management through integrated growth and brand strategies
Drive communication of the vision and strategy, inspire and set expectation levels for all business organization members.
Maintain deep awareness of the external environment including: markets, new industry developments and standards, channel partners, customers, opportunities for expansion, industry structure and competitive landscape
Ensure profitable and scalable regional servicing models to deliver consistent and differentiated consumer experience
Active member of the Division Leadership Team (DLT) which is defining the vision and strategy for the Films Division and ensuring alignment around appropriate investments and resources decisions
Leads the cross-functional leadership team with representation from designated functional areas based on needs
Lead globally, execute through regional operating model, driving empowerment and accountability of regional leaders
Translate vision into actionable go-to-market strategies and product roadmaps
Lead integrated marketing strategies to efficiently drive demand
Develop the Growth Portfolio and manage the Stage-Gate reviews
Scale operations, fulfillment, and customer service to meet growing demand without compromising quality
Develops multi-year targets and leads business performance reviews
Develops annual goals, targets and objectives
Owns balanced scorecard and profit and loss for the business
Makes recommendations on resources and capabilities needed and manages capital, R&D and SGA spend within budgets
Responsible for identifying talent needs, developing, and coaching the talent to deliver the business objectives and strategy
Creates a high performing and inclusive culture that enables everyone to contribute to their fullest potential