Continuous Improvement Supervisor - DC Logistics

Tropicana Products • Bradenton, FL

73d

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we're committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group's success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years manufacturing or distribution center experience or related field in a consumer product manufacturing environment.
• TPM or lean manufacturing experience.
• Data analysis and automation.
• Hands-on experience using data visualization platforms such as: PowerBI, Tableau, Zarpac, SQL, etc.
• Excellent facilitation and people skills.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Experience coaching and developing other employees to achieve superior performance and enhance personal growth and development.
• Ability to prioritize and use resources effectively to accomplish goals.
• Willingness to maintain a solid, effective working relationship with the local union.
• Ability to flex schedule to accommodate production needs (some weekends will be required).
• Experience leading cost reduction/cost control initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or related technical or Business degree, preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Located in Bradenton, Florida surrounding area preferred or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the integration & implementation of focused improvement efforts for the site.
• Provide ownership and support of site's data integrity, visibility, and automation.
• Define standard processes for managing and calibrating KPIs to properly execute processes.
• Create, update and execute SOPs, organize SOP library for the site.
• Work with Department Supervisors to optimize operational schedules.
• Calibrate KPIs, validate overtime utilization.
• Share best practices, identify areas of improvement, track continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate any procedural issues with service providers including Maintenance.
• Support large/small scale projects/modifications in area to ensure maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting match the desired operational speed.
• Continuously improve standards and processes related to CL, KPIs, and overall system health.
• Utilize centerlines and KPI data to troubleshoot and ensure consistent operational performance.
• Train and coach Supervisors on best practices for Center lining, and KPI management.
• Perform health check audits to ensure plan and activities are on track.
• Participate in department reviews and activities to ensure that work is properly integrated, and that progress is on track.
• Coach teams through implementation of tools that build effective performance teams.
• Coordinate with software SMEs to support/lead data collection, visualization and automation initiatives.
• Provide support and training when deploying new tools and updates related to software or KPI tracking.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees