TNO Rental Coordinator

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.

Job Description:

CM&S Division is seeking a Tennessee Operations (TNO) Rental Coordinator. This position reports to a Site Support Services Area Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Projects Controls Manager.

The coordinator will serve as the site focal point—or “Control Tower”—for rental and Eastman-owned equipment and tooling. The role requires a strong mechanical foundation and practical familiarity with heavy equipment and industrial tools to help evaluate equipment needs, condition, suitability, utilization, and cost.

Job Responsibilities:

Site Rental and Asset Coordination

Develop a daily process for monitoring execution groups’ planning and scheduling systems to identify equipment needs, assess availability, and make allocation decisions. Recommend when Eastman-owned equipment should be used and when rental assets are needed to meet site requirements. Identify the analysis tools and performance measures needed to manage the program, working with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to develop them.

Document and improve related work processes, and coordinate support across Site Support Services, Operations, Capital, CM&S, and contractor groups. Communicate equipment availability, utilization, rental, and Eastman-owned asset issues to involved parties and management, including progress, concerns, and changes.

Supplier and Rental Management

Serve as the functional point of contact for rental suppliers and internal rental contacts. Establish performance expectations, develop improvement plans and metrics, and create processes that support the prompt release and return of rental equipment. Monitor rental usage and costs, evaluate alternatives, and recommend whether equipment should be purchased or rented.

Work with suppliers to monitor equipment life cycle, condition, reliability, and service records. Review and validate rental invoices, using equipment knowledge and usage information to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Eastman-Owned Equipment and Inventory

Govern the inventory, allocation, and utilization of Eastman-owned equipment and tools. Develop and monitor utilization measures and establish a system for tracking equipment needs and usage to improve availability and overall utilization. Evaluate equipment condition and repair options, recommend repair or replacement, and coordinate the handoff of maintenance responsibilities for Eastman-owned assets.

Improvement Initiatives and Field Observations

Lead assigned improvement initiatives, including supplier facility and technology improvements, better utilization of Eastman-owned assets, and improvements to site tool processes. Identify appropriate management tools and metrics, including automation opportunities; analyze results to find improvement opportunities; propose action plans to management; and implement approved changes.

Conduct field observations, audits, and studies to assess equipment and tool utilization, condition, reliability, work techniques, and user practices. Provide safety feedback, review supplier compliance with service schedules, verify the reasonableness of supplier data, and identify trends for action and periodic management reviews.

Additional Responsibilities:

Use computers and company systems to access procedures and required training, enter and retrieve information, and monitor performance metrics.

Interpersonal Requirements:

• Use sound judgment, take initiative, and demonstrate dependability and adaptability.

• Engage others and address performance or work-process concerns constructively in real time.

• Remain calm during emergencies and work effectively with a diverse team.

• Manage multiple priorities and resolve conflict constructively.

• Help introduce and implement improvements and new ways of working.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Mechanical background demonstrated through relevant education, formal training, or hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, equipment operations, repair, inspection, or equipment management.

• Practical knowledge of heavy equipment and industrial tooling, including the ability to assess equipment condition, suitability, utilization, and maintenance needs.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least five years of experience at Eastman's Kingsport, Tennessee (TNO) plant in maintenance and/or operations.

• At least five years of rental experience.

Desirable Skills and Qualities:

Technical expertise gained through rental training or work experience; broad familiarity with rental equipment; and knowledge of process-industry safety and environmental policies and programs. A demonstrated commitment to the Zero Incident Mindset safety program is desirable.

Proficiency in SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI is desirable. The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, planning and organizational ability, and the ability to manage varied tasks with limited supervision. They should be able to communicate clearly and tactfully with people across the organization and with suppliers and contractors.

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.