Trades III - Diversified at Tropicana Brands Group in Bradenton, Florida

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 Trades III Specialist to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for INSERT high level need in 1-2 Sentences. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards and compromised integrity to protect our customers and consumers


• Attend all communication and training meetings as required by the organization and/or department leadership


• Organize, plan and utilize resources to meet specific productivity and efficiency objectives


• Coordinate and collaborate with representatives from outside groups such as up and down stream department leaders, operators, safety team members, utilities personnel, and electrical/automation resources


• Troubleshoot and investigate barriers to meeting departmental objectives and eliminate when possible, offer solutions or take an active role in recruiting the resources necessary to remove these barriers


• Investigate, troubleshoot and solve technical issues on the equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation


• Demonstrate effective communication between shifts


• Procure the necessary resources/materials to achieve team success


• Maintain critical established department paperwork including, but not limited to, maintenance logs, downtime documentation, safety permits, and risk predictions


• Build capability of the organization by providing on the spot coaching to employees to improve equipment performance


• Ensure management is aware of maintenance issues and intended resolution utilizing the department established notification triggers


• Actively support TPM and NWT programs


• Be a role model and lead the department in TPM objectives and priorities including AM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department as well as NWT team implementation


• Ensure all areas are maintained to 5S standards


• Work efficiently in software programs to complete required tasks including ZARPAC, SAP, WMS, Hold It, DMS, ADC, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Foster an inclusive and fair work environment including a workplace free from harassment or favoritism. Promote civil interaction between team members from all departments and aggressively address divisive or hostile behaviors


• Seek and listen to improvement ideas from team members


• Demonstrate strong follow-up on issues brought forward by team members


• Strive to keep equipment and processes functioning smoothly to minimize frustration and stress


• Facilitate effective communication downward, upward and across department lines


• Proactively maintain morale through teamwork and positive interaction with crews, acting as a confidant to team members and liaison to leadership


• Will on occasion need to flex schedule to alternate shifts to support the department needs


• Will on occasion need to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work 12 hour days to cover other Mechanic paid and unpaid absences


• Train new Mechanics and/or new department personnel if and when applicable

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• 5+ years Packaging Maintenance Experience


• Good working knowledge and trouble shooting skills on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  
  
  
  • Experienced with various types of pumps, motors and gear reducers including installation and alignment
  
  
  
  


• Proficient in proper use and safety procedures for all shop hand tools and power equipment including, drill press, grinders, sanders, milling machine, hydraulic press and pullers


• Proficient in general machining practices including, drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, boring, turning & milling


• Must pass department written & hands on test


• Must be a self-directed, team oriented member supporting department and cross departmental teams as needed


• Must attend and stay current on all safety training including, LOTO Line Breaking, Hot Work and Confined Space


• Basic Computer skills required are MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Zarpac, and CMMS


• Must be able to travel for training when required. Shift work and overtime as assigned


• Must supply own hand tools as listed on separate attachment


• Must have or be able to obtain forklift license, scissor lift, and boom lift

Purpose:

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with Tropicana Values and Code of Conduct


• Proactively coordinate activities between the company and hourly personnel


• Actively support daily, period and annual plan


• Promote a positive team environment


• Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance


• Build the capability of the organization through training


• Be a role model and lead the department in TPM objectives and priorities including AM, PM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department and NWT teams

Safety:

• Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed


• Set the example for others by demonstrating adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies and GMPs


• Proactively and aggressively address safety gaps


• Participate in department safety audits and department walk-throughs

Pay for this position is $29.11/hr

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.