Administrative Assistant
Eastman Chemical
- Location
- Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 6 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Skills
About this role
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 . Responsibilities
Eastman is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide analytical and administrative support to the Global Engineering Design & Process Engineering organization as well as other departments within the Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) division. • Provide administrative support for department personnel • Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. • Serve as timekeeper and enter time exceptions into SAP • Arrange business travel and submit expense reports • Plan and schedule meetings and special events • Maintain department SharePoint and/or Teams sites • Provide support for employee moves into and out of department • Make purchases using company credit card and file expense reports • Assist department personnel with software applications • Serve as a contact for maintenance needs on the floor • Coordinate maintenance for company vehicles • Order and maintain office/kitchen supplies • Complete purchase requisitions • Obtain visitor passes • Maintain confidentiality of company and personnel information • Provide backup administrative support for other areas in the division
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Accounting or other relevant field preferred • 3+ years of administrative support experience preferred • Ability to synthesize data and generate presentation quality outputs required • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, required • SAP & Power BI experience a plus • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent customer service mindset, be a self-starter, and ability to manage multiple priorities in support of meeting critical deadlines • Must maintain confidentiality
Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.