Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantEastman is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Executive Administrative Assistant position to provide support for the Plastics Business organization. This position would report directly to the Division President, Plastics. The Executive Administrative Assistant will act as an ambassador and liaison for the Division President and the Plastics leadership team to support the smooth day-to-day operations of the function.

The individual will handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature and will need to display a high degree of discretion, integrity, and know-how to balance urgent requests with thoughtfulness. The successful individual will bring a positive and can-do attitude, as well as flexibility to the work environment. An ability to work with professionalism and courtesy with all levels of internal management, employees, and external contacts is necessary.

This position is located on site at our Corporate Headquarters in Kingsport, TN.Responsibilities:Serving as a resource for the Division President along with the broader Plastics; anticipating needs and proactively creating options and recommendationsSupporting the Plastics Division Leadership (DLT) team by coordinating agenda, pre-reads, etc.Collaborating internally to provide information, reports, or responses to division information requests; ability to work collaboratively across a large organization and across geographies (domestically and internationally) is a mustArranging both domestic and international travelArranging, organizing, managing, and maintaining schedules for meetings, video conferences, and small group events, in addition to any set up that is requiredLearning and contextualizing business priorities and acting accordingly, using best judgement as to which meetings need to be prioritized, which meetings cannot be moved, and always approaching scheduling conflicts with a can-do approachCollaborating with external partners to organize on-site visits, meetings, and luncheonsManaging expense reportsMaintaining team SharePoint sites and organizing informationMaintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies and servicesUtilizing Adobe for signing and editing documents as neededQualifications:Minimum high school graduate required; college degree in a related field is preferredDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPointSharePoint skills are a plusMust be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and use best judgment for sharing informationBe adaptable, proactive, and professional, with demonstrated capability of working in a team-oriented environment to achieve results while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitudeQuick learner and agile multi-tasker who must demonstrate proactive initiative and extreme attention to detailPossess exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to interface in a highly professional and friendly manner with people across multiple Eastman organizations, cultures and outside the companyProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate ability to juggle multiple competing tasks, scheduling conflicts, and personalities; must independently meet deadlines, develop contingency plans and identify potential scheduling conflictsBenefits:Your 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.