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 hours shifts on a two week rotation (2/2/3).
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.
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