Senior Principal, Supply Chain - Engineer

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 is 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 Senior Principal, Supply Chain - Engineer to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.
This role will be responsible for managing capital and expense projects throughout the 285 acre manufacturing facility. Role includes complete project management responsibility from ideation to completion. Duties include scope development, cost estimating, writing funding request, project execution, scheduling, project finances, startup and commissioning. Applicant must have experience managing multiple projects at the same time.
Projects include facility renovations, upgrades and expansions, site improvements, maintenance and repairs, and manufacturing and warehousing equipment. Expected travel will be < 10% per year. Tropicana is looking for a detail oriented critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage installation contractors, vendors, and OEM Service Technicians
• Development of capital projects including the overall scope, budget, and schedule
• Development of bid packages and written scopes of work
• Project Management and Contractor Management
• Assisting the plant operations and maintenance team with technical expertise
• Work directly with operations team to utilize productivity tracking tools such as Zarpac to improve reliability and TE performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment, optimize performance, increase reliability, and improve efficiency.
• Interfacing with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to ensure sound solutions.
• Enforce applicable safety standards & Tropicana Standards
• Coach and mentor Maintenance and Operations team members on Preventative Maintenance
• Update and Revise Tropicana Engineering Standards
• Demonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Work within cross functional teams to deliver critical business initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other applicable degree with relevant work experience.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience managing capital projects in manufacturing or industrial facilities. Food and beverage or consumer products preferred.
• Must be familiar with building construction and industrial and warehousing equipment.
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on design details, schedule and budget adherence
• Must be located in Bradenton, FL or willing to relocate to Bradenton, FL for the duration of employment
• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support building strong internal and external relationships and effectively communicate your work product
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives

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.