Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter
Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage
category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo,
our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze,
Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice
category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in
other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and
driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global
leader in fresh and chilled beverages.
Supply Chain: The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s
success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the
timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations,
optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices,
the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with
other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that
Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of
performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to
both short-term achievements and long-term growth.
Your Next Pour: The Opportunity
The Off Shift Site Technical Advisor contributes to the success of the Bradenton
Plant by providing leadership to deliver off-shift plant operations and
production results through coordination with production area supervisors and
onsite support groups. Responsibilities include taking action to ensure
personnel safety, prioritization of resources for production breakdowns and
emergencies, and communication to area owners and drive continuous improvement
of processes during off shifts. This position is intended to be a 3pm to 11pm
shift, but will vary based on business needs and available coverage.
* Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support for production area
supervisors and support personnel during off shifts to ensure production
areas can safely deliver business results
* Provide both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting support for front line
employees and coordinate with external technical support when necessary to
meet business needs
* Coordination and communication with oncoming and off going support group
leaders and production supervision to ensure effective communication of shift
events, priorities and follow up action
* Provide technical leadership and coordination of cross functional teams to
continue efforts for resolving any carryover production/technical issues or
project initiatives from off going shift
* Promote and develop a continuous improvement mind set among coworkers for
both people and processes by driving for the development of clear problem
statements, root cause identification and actionable countermeasures
* Identify opportunities and develop technical capabilities of off shift
production supervisors and technical personnel
* Coordinate with production area supervisors to prioritize and balance
available technical support resources for maximum value to the business
* Support business initiatives and projects to improve equipment reliability to
maximize production line productivity
* Utilize visual factory concepts to maximize asset utilization and plant
performance
* Ensure proper utilization of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
* Deploy strategies in reliability fundamentals that develop front line team
competencies
* Develop front line team abilities to solve day-to-day operational issues and
reach short- and long-term performance goals
* Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and
minimizing people impact
* Builds people capability through effective employee relations, training, and
communication for front-line hourly personnel
* Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance during off-shift
operations
* Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
* Administer policies and procedures
* Participation and support of plants Emergency Response Team
* Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
* Prioritize work requests with production area supervisors to balance business
needs
* This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
* This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
* This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including
heat, cold, wind, and rain
* This role requires off-shift and weekend work
* This role may require some travel (less than 5%)
Foundational Ingredients: Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
* Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of
a major improvement project.
* A minimum of 5 years of operations & maintenance experience preferred
* A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
* Demonstrated technical experience in mechanical, electrical and
instrumentation system maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of utilities
and/or production equipment
* Understanding of PLC programing preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
* Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
* Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
* Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring
others
* Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
* Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana manufacturing plant in
Bradenton
* Travel up to 5%
Perks That Pack a Punch
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a
401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD
insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life,
accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.