About Tropicana Brands Group

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 truly 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.

The Production Supervisor contributes to the success of the Bradenton Plant by providing leadership for the plant operation.

Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit on the off shift.

This person will lead a team of frontline employees within the production areas. This will be an off-shift position working 12-hour shifts on a two-week rotation, 2 : 2 : 3.

2 : 2 : 3 Schedule : 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off...

Shift Hours : 6 : 30PM 6 : 30AM

Major Tasks, Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities :

• Applies knowledge of TPM processes, equipment and system capability for challenging individual and facility standards.
• Sets and achieves performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality
• Develops a team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Delivers effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Motivates team members to achieve plan goals
• Tracks key performance indicators / costs, anticipating and correcting trends that would compromise the achievement of financial targets
• Oversees and ensures facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime
• Leads cross-functional / departmental teams.
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
• Ensures compliance with all health & safety regulations
• Administer policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• 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, rain, or snow.
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• This role will require off-shift and weekend work
• This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required - Preferred degree / experience in engineering, business, food science, or any manufacturing related fields
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience preferred
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills
• Demonstrated front-line supervisory skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• 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
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-17