Industrial Engineer at Tropicana Brands Group in City of Industry, California

Job Description:

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 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, Industrial Engineer for our manufacturing facilities located in City of Industry. We are looking for someone with previous manufacturing/CI experience to help level up our entire manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects and be a "leader of change." Must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. Must be able to question the status quo and be an excellent communicator. Will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects, launching new products as well as mentoring and coaching all lean processes.

• Sustain a cross functional CI strategy for the business


• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives specifically driven by Daily Management System (DMS) processes


• Lead a portfolio of lean projects directed at increasing efficiencies, reducing waste, and improving quality to provide greater value; implements such tools as…5S, Kanban, VSM, Kaizen, RCA, and DMS


• Design and build robust scalable processes for new products


• Lead cross functional DFM studies


• Train, coach, and motivate personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques, focusing on measurable safety, quality, cost, and service improvements


• Drive the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices


• Support and deliver annual operational targets and help drive improvements to achieve those targets


• Maintain high quality standards through on-the-floor interactions with employees to ensure quality and accuracy in each step of production process

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent education; Master's Degree a plus


• 3-5 years of experience leading a team


• Demonstrated experience in Lean Techniques


• ERP System knowledge at intermediate level


• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry


• Ability to use project management tools, MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and Mini-tab in order to efficiently manage the workflow and transactions generated.


• Ability analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and work flow


• Experienced and knowledgeable in Daily Management System (DMS), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen

Preferred Experience:

• Lean Six Sigma green belt certification or equivalent


• Prior manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

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 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 a 4% company contribution.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-100,000 annually.