Join Tropicana Brands Group
Signing Bonus: A $5,000 signing bonus is available for this position.
Tropicana Brands Group (TBG) is charting a bold course in fresh and chilled beverages. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, we operate as a $3B startup with a portfolio that includes Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With more than 76 years leading the orange juice category, we honor that legacy while accelerating innovation across functional smoothies and afternoon refreshment to become the global leader in our space.
A day in the role
Picture this: you arrive mid-afternoon, align with production supervisors, and set priorities for a safe, productive night. You troubleshoot electromechanical issues on the floor, marshal resources for breakdowns, and coordinate cross-functional support so lines keep running. By handoff, you’ve documented shift events, locked in follow-ups, and ensured a clean transition for the next team.
Intended schedule is 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, with exact hours flexing based on business needs and coverage.
What you will lead
- Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to production area supervisors and support personnel during off hours to deliver results safely.
- Deliver hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; engage external experts when needed to meet business timelines.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with oncoming and outgoing leaders to capture shift events, set priorities, and drive follow-up actions.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve carryover production/technical issues and sustain project momentum.
- Champion continuous improvement: clarify problem statements, uncover root causes, and activate practical countermeasures.
- Build technical capability across off-shift supervisors and technicians; deploy reliability fundamentals and visual factory concepts.
- Prioritize limited technical resources with production leaders for the greatest business impact.
- Advance equipment reliability to maximize line productivity; ensure consistent use of CMMS for work execution and documentation.
- Provide effective change leadership to implement business initiatives while minimizing people impact.
- Develop front-line capabilities in problem solving to achieve short- and long-term performance goals.
- Foster strong employee relations; deliver training, coaching, and clear communication to hourly teams.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance during off-shift operations; participate in the site Emergency Response Team.
- Model regular, predictable attendance; administer and uphold policies and procedures.
Work environment and physical expectations
- Regular, daily presence on the Bradenton manufacturing plant floor.
- Lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.
- Off-shift and weekend work required; limited travel (less than 5%).
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
- Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, demonstrated by a successful major improvement project.
- 5+ years of operations and maintenance experience preferred; 2+ years in supervision preferred.
- Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of utilities and/or production equipment.
- Understanding of PLC programming preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications.
- Skilled at giving and receiving constructive feedback; adept at team-based decision making.
- Proven ability to perform in a results-oriented, challenging environment with strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
- Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana manufacturing plant in Bradenton; travel up to 5%.
Why Supply Chain at TBG
Our Supply Chain team is core to TBG’s success—streamlining warehouse operations, optimizing transportation, and fine-tuning inventory to deliver high-quality products efficiently. By collaborating across functions, Supply Chain ensures we meet customer demand while elevating performance and cost-effectiveness—today and for the long term.
Perks that pack a punch
We offer a comprehensive package: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, STD and LTD. You may also elect voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
Employment eligibility
Must be authorized to work in the United States