Entry Level Operations Excellence Manager Jobs
New grad operations excellence manager jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a process-improvement project can carry as much weight as a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, PwC, and Ingersoll-Rand hiring at this level now.
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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.
Description
The Center of Excellence (Automation/ Digital) Analyst plays a critical role in driving digital transformation and operational excellence within our Supply Chain organization. This position combines hands-on data analytics, intelligent process automation, and artificial intelligence implementation to identify, design, and deploy automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. You will work closely with supply chain teams to provide day-to-day analytical support while continuously seeking opportunities to automate processes using modern automation platforms and AI technologies. This role includes a commitment to obtaining Eastman's AI Analyst certification, positioning you as a certified AI professional within our organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day data analysis and reporting support to supply chain teams, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility across business processes
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes using Power Automate, AI technologies, and other automation tools
- Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that drive data-informed decision-making across the organization
- Develop and implement automation solutions using Power Automate, including cloud flows, desktop flows, and process mining capabilities
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to solve supply chain challenges, optimize workflows, and improve forecasting
- Participate in Eastman's AI Analyst certification program and achieve certification within the first 12 months of employment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, test solutions, and ensure successful deployment of automation initiatives
- Document automation processes, workflows, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated experience (2+ years) with data analysis and analytics tools
- Experience with Power BI for report and dashboard development
- Proficiency in Power Automate or similar process automation platforms (Microsoft Power Platform, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with AI/Machine Learning applications or a strong commitment to learning AI technologies
- Solid understanding of supply chain concepts and business processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency with Excel, SQL, or Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in an on-site environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AI Agents or Large Language Model (LLM) applications
- Familiarity with Eastman systems and supply chain platforms
- Project management or agile methodology experience
- Certifications in Power Platform, AI, data analytics, or related fields
- Experience with advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling or optimization
- Knowledge of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools and implementations
Benefits
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.
- 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.
- 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
- Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
- Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
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 powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Application Developer, Supply, Project Manager, Operations, Technology
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.
Description
The Center of Excellence (Automation/ Digital) Analyst plays a critical role in driving digital transformation and operational excellence within our Supply Chain organization. This position combines hands-on data analytics, intelligent process automation, and artificial intelligence implementation to identify, design, and deploy automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. You will work closely with supply chain teams to provide day-to-day analytical support while continuously seeking opportunities to automate processes using modern automation platforms and AI technologies. This role includes a commitment to obtaining Eastman's AI Analyst certification, positioning you as a certified AI professional within our organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day data analysis and reporting support to supply chain teams, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility across business processes
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes using Power Automate, AI technologies, and other automation tools
- Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that drive data-informed decision-making across the organization
- Develop and implement automation solutions using Power Automate, including cloud flows, desktop flows, and process mining capabilities
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to solve supply chain challenges, optimize workflows, and improve forecasting
- Participate in Eastman's AI Analyst certification program and achieve certification within the first 12 months of employment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, test solutions, and ensure successful deployment of automation initiatives
- Document automation processes, workflows, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated experience (2+ years) with data analysis and analytics tools
- Experience with Power BI for report and dashboard development
- Proficiency in Power Automate or similar process automation platforms (Microsoft Power Platform, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with AI/Machine Learning applications or a strong commitment to learning AI technologies
- Solid understanding of supply chain concepts and business processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency with Excel, SQL, or Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in an on-site environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AI Agents or Large Language Model (LLM) applications
- Familiarity with Eastman systems and supply chain platforms
- Project management or agile methodology experience
- Certifications in Power Platform, AI, data analytics, or related fields
- Experience with advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling or optimization
- Knowledge of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools and implementations
Benefits
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.
- 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.
- 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
- Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
- Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
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 powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Application Developer, Supply, Project Manager, Operations, Technology
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon3
- PwC2
- Ingersoll-Rand2
- Quest Diagnostics2
- Amazon Web Services2
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- Technology & Software7
- Retail6
- Manufacturing4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
Entry Level Operations Excellence Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level operations excellence manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with process-improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, even through coursework or a student project. A business, industrial engineering, or operations-related degree helps, but internship experience in a production, logistics, or quality environment gives you a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to show measurable results, even small ones, from any prior role or academic project.
Which companies hire entry level operations excellence managers?
Companies hiring entry level operations excellence managers right now include Amazon, PwC, and Ingersoll-Rand, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics providers, and large retailers that run structured rotational or operations development programs designed to build process-improvement talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level operations excellence manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this level since much of the work involves observing and improving physical workflows. About 44% of entry level operations excellence manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically focus on data analysis, reporting, or process documentation rather than floor-level observation and hands-on improvement work.
Are these new grad operations excellence manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in lieu of full-time history, or calls out a degree and a portfolio of process or quality projects as sufficient qualifications. If a role lists no minimum experience requirement, treat it as open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level operations excellence managers?
Entry Level operations excellence manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume, process-dependent operations where even a junior candidate trained in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement can contribute measurable efficiency gains quickly.