Operations & HSES Supervisor

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 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 .

The Operations & HSES Supervisor is a frontline leadership role accountable for  direct supervision of plant operators and overall operational execution at the Bayway Plant. This role owns production performance, workforce leadership, safety, compliance and continuous improvement , ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.   The supervisor leads a team of operators , drives a strong safety culture and is accountable for delivering  production targets and regulatory complianc e .     Responsibilities

Production Supervision

Directly supervise and lead operators, providing clear direction, priorities and performance expectations Own execution of the daily production plan, ensuring attainment of volume, quality and efficiency targets Drive accountability for operational performance (OEE), identifying issues and leading corrective actions to eliminate losses Maintain safe work conditions by enforcing compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements Establish and enforce operating discipline, ensuring standard work, procedures and best practices are consistently followed Monitor production KPIs in real time and take decisive action to correct deviations Ensure strict adherence to Quality Management Systems, maintaining product integrity and customer requirements Assist with cost optimization initiatives, balancing safety, quality and efficiency Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, including diagnosing equipment issues and performing onsite repairs

Inventory Management

Support inventory accuracy and accountability for raw materials, WIP and finished goods across plant and offsite storage Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to ensure product availability and inventory optimization

Procurement Support

Assist with indirect purchasing processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services Coordinate between operations, supply chain and customer service to ensure efficient order fulfillment and logistics execution

Safety Leadership & Culture

Lead the site HSES program implementation, driving a culture of zero harm Champion safety as a core value, holding employees and contractors accountable for compliance and safe behaviors Lead safety meetings, incident reviews and root cause investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented Direct safety training and competency development for all team members Execute continuous improvement plans for safety performance, tracking leading and lagging indicators

Regulatory Compliance

Support full compliance with all applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, RCRA, SPCC, Air, HazCom, etc.) Own permit management, inspections and audits, ensuring readiness and compliance at all times Develop, implement and enforce site procedures and policies related to environmental, health, and safety requirements Manage and execute the waste management program, including coordinating waste pickups to maintain regulatory compliance

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