The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.
With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.
The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.
Key Responsibilities:
Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Line Owner/Supervisor to support the Carton Filling team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.
This role will be responsible for management of the carton filling line, day to day planning, and Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Manage day to day operations to achieve business objectives and goals
Develop, administer, and manage an operating budget cost center
Maintain a healthy, effective working relationship with the local union
Effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
Administer company policies, procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement within the department
Monitor product quality and sanitation to ensure company standards are maintained
Coordinate with appropriate company agencies, other departments and outside vendors as needed on intra department issues
Maintain and communicate the operational performance, i.e., reliability, juice yield, etc., of the department
Coach and develop all employees to achieve superior performance and enhance personal growth and development
Ensure appropriate resources are involved to resolve issues as they arise
Manage and administer cost reduction/cost control initiatives
Assumes other responsibilities and performs special functions as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Actively lead and participate in Safety to deliver company objectives and goals (Department, Plant Safety, Steering Committee, Ergo, etc.)
Embody Key principles in daily operations
Maintain or enhance self esteem
Listen and respond with empathy
Ask for help and encourage involvement
Share thoughts, feelings, and rationale
Provide support without removing responsibility
Be versed and able to apply and develop high performance work systems
Identify gaps in performance, investigate root cause effectively and efficiently and implement counter measures to eliminate recurrence
Develop and implement daily management systems (base business processes) as needed to ensure stability in daily operations and corresponding result
Requirements:
High School Diploma Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Business Management, Engineering, Food Science
3-5 Years production management experience in a manufacturing or related field in a consumer product manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage
Experience leading and driving a TPM and/or Lean Six Sigma program
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be Flexible and Adapt to an ever-changing environment
Ability to be creative and innovative finding new solution sets as appropriate
Process control experience in Packaging, Process or Utilities
Maintenance or production management experience preferably in a Union type environment
Development of High-Performance Teams
Familiarization with OSHA, USDA, FDA, and EPA requirements
Excellent Planning & Execution Skills
Training and development skills
Team leadership, facilitation, collaboration and influencing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Must have permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization (citizen, green card, or unrestricted EAD)
Benefits Overview:
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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.
TBG offers a 401(k)-plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes an employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of 4% company contribution.
