HR Plant Manager

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.  

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity 

We are looking to add an HR Manager to our Bradeton Plant HR team.  This role will be responsible for leading an HR Team with the support of the Sr Director, HR for the two Florida plants.  Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  Additional responsibilities include:  

• Strategically lead and fully execute key HR initiatives that support Tropicana Brands Group vision     
  You will guide leaders and frontline employees regarding company policies, values, HR program administration (benefits, pay and salary) and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are executed consistently across the site
• You will be responsible for diagnosing organization issues, developing solutions and implementing action plan
• Ensure activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Partner with leadership teams on performance management to develop pipeline and succession plans
• Design and execute staffing strategies for exempt/non-exempt hiring needs (including campus recruiting). Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing outreach activities.
• Develop and execute site/region-level strategies to improve Organizational Health and culture
• Lead and participate in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• Understanding and experience with most or all of the core aspects of Human Resource Management (employee relations, staffing, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, coaching and training)
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Powerful and confident communication skills with the ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization
• Ability to understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective
• Previous talent management and organizational planning experience
• Demonstrable ability to influence decision-making with leaders and business partners
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Solid expertise in developing solutions based upon facts/data analytics
• Consultative style and approach with ability to develop credible relationships with business partners

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements  

• Bachelor’s Degree required; major in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or other related field preferred
  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations, or Human Resources Management preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience supporting front-line employees and field-based client groups in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• 2 years of experience supporting HR in a unionized manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Preference for Labor Relations experience (Grievance Management, Arbitrations, and Contract Negotiations)

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

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.