FC Blending Specialist

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 FC Blending Specialist to support the FC Blending team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform machine operational functions, such as rebuilding valves and gasket replacements.
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper ingredients, labeling, products and other materials are correctly used during production runs.
• Safely maintain all juice processing equipment to meet production schedules within established quality standards.
• Perform equipment center lining and clean, process walks, inspect and lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running safely and at peak performance and delivering products that meet the quality standards.
• Perform rapid changeovers to ensure that the next products are started on time and meet the quality standards. Track rapid change over data as require
• Effectively trouble shoot the complete system (including all equipment and subcomponents using appropriate Focused Improvement tools such as Why-Why analysis).
• Participate as needed in total production manufacturing (TPM) including but not limited to AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM, &HSE pillar teams.
• Maintain all areas to 5S standards.
• Track and maintain material counts and trouble shoot variances.
• Lead the process improvement meetings (such as Why-Why analysis, Simple Root Cause Analysis, and 7-step analysis) to eliminate losses or waste, including safety issues.
• Resolve equipment/system problems as they occur.
• Operate various computer programs and learn new and upgraded programs as needed.
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels

Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future
• Work other shifts as needed to provide technical support and training.
• Work overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations (in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• Develop and present detailed training on equipment and systems, standard operating procedures, one-point lessons, and other operational needs. When necessary, update and revise training manuals to ensure training requirements and certifications are met.
• Must have good operational equipment skills and knowledge of basic mechanical tools.
• Must have the following skills and abilities:
• Ability to read and interpret technical operational manuals.
• Ability to operate complex machinery to achieve productions goals.
• Ability to execute and manage a production plan.
• Ability to develop, foster, work in and maintain a team environment.
• Ability to utilize analysis and problem assessment skills resulting in timely and effective decisions and problem solutions.
• Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively manage time and execute multiple priorities and tasks.
• Business level written and verbal communication skills (primarily in English).
• Ability to express ideas effectively in groups and in individual situations, adjust language and/or terminology to needs of diverse groups.
• Communication abilities will be needed to ensure thorough information sharing across functionally and with higher organization levels.
• Ability to use basic computer functions for software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office suite of programs, Outlook, SAP, and other functional PC applications.

Purpose

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Values and Code of Conduct
• Actively support daily, period, and annual plan
• Promote a positive team environment
• Build the capacity of the organization through training

Safety

• Demonstrate commitment to safety by being a role model for PPE, GMP, etc.
• Active participation in department safety committee
• Assist with department safety inspections and training
• Assist with accident investigations, 7 step, and Why? Why? in a timely manner

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.