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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 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.\nNote\nEastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship,including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.\nResponsibilities\nEastman is a global leader in manufacturing and marketing window and paint protection films, featuring a portfolio of top-tier professional and consumer brands such as LLumar®, Vista® by LLumar, FormulaOne® by LLumar, SunTek®, V-Kool™, Huper Optik™, and Gila®.\nJoin our Martinsville team as an experienced Operations Manager. Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, reliable, and efficient operation-while developing people and driving continuous improvement. Bring your leadership and operational expertise to help advance the site’s vision and build a strong, collaborative culture.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead a broad operations organization across multiple manufacturing areas, building a culture where safety, accountability, and operational excellence are shared priorities.\nChampion a strong safety culture by setting expectations, strengthening safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives centered on safety, environmental stewardship, quality and productivity to strengthen overall site performance\nCultivate strong relationships and trust with team members across various organizations to meet both short-term and long-term business objectives.\nSet priorities and allocate people and resources effectively across competing operational demands.\nProvide strategic oversight for multiple manufacturing areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations.\nEstablish and communicate clear expectations for operations teams and follow through to support consistent performance. \nModel and cultivate a work environment that embodies Eastman’s values and competencies, ensuring that all team activities align with the company’s core principles and behaviors.\nCreate and implement processes and remove barriers that enable employees to contribute fully and achieve organizational goals.\nCoach and develop technical and non-technical team members, setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability.\nAttract, develop, and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment, creating meaningful development opportunities, and building a skilled, diverse team and strong pipeline of future talent.\nDevelop and implement operational strategies that improve performance and deliver business results.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree required; engineering degree preferred.\nMinimum of 12 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least 7 years in a management role, required\nProven ability to lead change, make sound decisions, and build a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability\nDemonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to build effective relationships, engage employees at all organizational levels, and turn their input into meaningful operational improvements\nProven ability to coach and develop employees, set clear performance expectations, and reinforce accountability to strengthen individual and team performance\nStrong decision-making and analytical skills to manage risk and ensure safe, reliable, and productive operations\nStrong knowledge of web handling and automation preferred\nDemonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship, with the ability to model these priorities and integrate them into operational decisions\nExcellent communication skills\nKnowledge of SAP is preferred\nThe base salary range for this position is $148,000 - $203,500.\nAt Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.\nBenefits\nYour total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.\nCompensation & Incentives\nBase pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.\nHealth & Wellness\nComprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.\nA robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.\nHolistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.\nRetirement & Financial Strategies\n401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.\nTime Away\nEleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.\nGrowth & Development\nAccess to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.\nAt Eastman, we invest in the whole you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.\nEastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. 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