Maintenance Owner bei Tropicana Brands Group

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

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 refreshing new beverages, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled drinks.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Owner to join our Line Centric Team (LCT), collaborating with the Line Owner, Operations Owner, and other cross-functional partners to ensure equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in sustaining world-class manufacturing performance through effective maintenance practices, strong communication, and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Maintenance lead within the LCT, partnering closely with Operations and Line Ownership teams.

• Lead and support troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

• Drive maintenance planning and scheduling, ensuring preventive and corrective work is completed efficiently.

• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, track maintenance metrics, and monitor equipment performance.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Support and coach maintenance technicians to strengthen technical capability and safety awareness.

• Foster collaboration across maintenance, operations, and engineering to deliver production goals.

• Champion quality and safety standards, promoting compliance with LOTO and other manufacturing best practices.

• Communicate effectively across shifts to maintain seamless operations and consistent execution.

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 3+ years in a maintenance, engineering, or operations leadership role—preferably within food, beverage, or packaging manufacturing.

• Strong technical foundation in electrical or mechanical systems and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional and union-represented teams.

• Proven success with maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order management.

• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance performance metrics.

• Solid understanding of safety programs, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Bradenton, FL area.

• Monday–Friday schedule with occasional off-shift or weekend work as needed.

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life, STD, and LTD coverage. Additional voluntary options include supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance.