Production Resource Specialist

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

10d

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. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality/QA, Tech Staff, and IT partners to enable on-time shipments, accurate inventory, month-end 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

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel skills, highly preferred.
Strong hands-on SAP proficiency strongly preferred, including process orders, master data, material movements, and security/roles.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high sense of urgency; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
Ability to maintain data accuracy under time-critical conditions, including month-end closing.
Willingness and desire to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors that support company goals and objectives.
Adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree; relevant manufacturing or technical experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with inventory management, production planning, manufacturing operations, or cost analysis.
Familiarity with LIMS.
Continuous improvement mindset, including participation in improvement projects and proposing process or automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

Monitor the accuracy of SAP production data and make necessary corrections.
Work daily with the Production Planner regarding schedule changes and updates.
Perform month-end (EOM) activities.
Perform yearly physical inventory counts and reconciliations for raw and finished goods.
Cross-train on related MIS roles, which may require rotation among various processes.
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, including emergency or urgent commercialization requests.
Process SAP master data changes, such as material information changes, inspection plans, work centers, and 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 before 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 supply adjustments at month end.
Support inventory allocations for customer-specific needs and weight/goods issue processing for truck and rail shipments as required.