Production Operators, Newport

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 info, visit .

We are recruiting Production Operators to join our existing manufacturing team, working on a 5‑shift rota. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment and contribute to our operational success.

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Operating production units to support business targets.
• Running and controlling the manufacturing process using state‑of‑the-art control systems.
• Following established safety procedures.
• Monitoring the process at all times for deviations.
• Troubleshooting.
• Housekeeping to a high standard.
• Following organisational code of conduct for business and ethics.
• Engaging and participating in site‑wide safety initiatives.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a chemical or similar production environment and be used to operating to high standards of safety and quality.

The ideal candidate would be:

• Enthusiastic.
• Conscientious.
• Flexible.
• A good communicator.
• Safety conscious.
• Willing to be trained and able to work as an integral member of a team.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.