Team Manager, Stores

Company Overview

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

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Team Manager, Stores. Please discuss your availability and your desire to post for this position with your supervision before posting. You must have permission from Department management (Area Manager, Department Superintendent) to be considered.

The TXO Stores Operations Team Manager position is an exempt, day position with general availability expected outside of normal business hours including on‑call responsibilities. This position has responsibility for Storeroom/Receiving/Samples and MSO Shipping/Auxiliary Warehouse/Delivery/Central Toolroom, Rail and Truck Scale as well as Fuel Station Operations. This includes but is not limited to leading and developing employees, promoting a safe working environment, overseeing on‑site supplier/contractor relationships, managing budgets, facilitating audits, release reporting, as well as identifying and implementing new efficiency and innovation ideas.

• Manage, motivate, develop, and lead Indirect Material Stores and Receiving Teams
• Encourage working safely and participation in department safety program
• Prioritize time in the field with team members
• Manage Storeroom/Receiving operations (Compliance + Meeting Customer Demands, 24/7/365)
• Manage the shipments of Samples and Misc. Shipping Orders (MSO)
• Manage the storage and distribution of direct materials from Auxiliary warehouse
• Manage the delivery of indirect and direct materials
• Manage central tool-room
• Manage rail and truck scale
• Manage fuel inventory, distribution and maintenance oversite
• Manage cost center budgets
• Approve invoices for associated services, maintenance, and materials
• Facilitate audits both internal and external
• Manage of temporary and LSE labor
• Interact with on‑site suppliers/contractors
• Communicate with internal customers, on‑site, and outside suppliers/contractors addressing concerns and promoting collaboration and efficiency
• Identifying and implementing efficient improvement projects
• Annual interaction with internal/external auditors
• Monitor inventory management and other productivity measures
• SA approver for new GMN creations
• Initiate and respond to release reporting

To be considered for this role you must meet the following Minimum and Division‑Specific criteria:

• Must have a High School education or equivalent
• Must be willing to work days or rotating shift schedules and unusual hours as needed

All applicants: to capture all relevant information to make the best selection, we are asking each applicant complete the linked Team Manager Resume and submit it with your application.

• Base pay plus performance‑based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription‑drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax‑free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical‑illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial‑planning tools, family‑building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.