Production Records Specialist

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastman's Manufacturing Information Services (MIS) team seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Production Resource Specialist to support production data integrity and the end-to-end flow of manufacturing information across SAP and LIMS. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff and IT partners to enable on-time shipments, accurate inventory, month-end (EOM) closing and correct production documentation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, skilled at troubleshooting system errors and able to prioritize urgent production requests.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant manufacturing or technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel skills, highly preferred
Strong hands-on SAP proficiency strongly preferred (process order, master data, material movements, security/roles, etc.)
Experience with inventory management, production planning, manufacturing operations, or cost analysis preferred.
Familiarity with LIMS a plus
Willingness and desire to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors that support overall company goals and objectives
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a high sense of urgency; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Tech/IT, Lab, Warehouse)
Data accuracy under time-critical conditions (EOM)
Continuous improvement mindset; actively participate in improvement projects and propose process/automation opportunities
Adaptable to evolving technologies and environments; willing to work overtime as needed, cross-train, and rotate roles to ensure team flexibility

Responsibilities

Monitor accuracy of SAP production and make necessary corrections
Work with Production Planner daily regarding schedule changes and updates
Perform month-end (EOM) activities
Perform yearly physical inventory counts and reconciliations for raw and finished goods.
Crosstrain on related MIS roles which may require rotation among various processes
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production workflows and data quality.
Support commercialization and GMN creation; execute start-to-finish builds and manage associated forms. Handle emergency/urgent commercialization requests as needed.
Process SAP Master Data changes (e.g., material info changes, inspection plans, work centers, access updates) and coordinate approvals.
Monitor and clear daily SAP/LIMS errors
Manage process order organization and communicate schedule or order changes to manufacturing and planning teams.
Print and verify batch packets and labels; ensure analytical results and release criteria are completed and accurate prior to shipment
Conduct routine walkthroughs of manufacturing areas to assess raw material needs and manage special raw material requests from Technology and other partners
Coordinate packaging supplies and complete packaging supplies adjustments at month end
Support inventory allocations for customer-specific needs and weight/goods issue processing for shipments (truck/rail) as required