Job Requisition ID: 55095
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.

THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager at our Newport site in South Wales. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high safety and quality standards and managing production processes whilst working to a budget.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and processes.
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet business objectives and customer demands.
• Lead and mentor a team of production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Engineering and Supply Chain, to optimize production processes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to achieve production targets.