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    SC Contract Manufacturing Sr Manager - Chicago, United States - Tropicana Brands Group

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    About Tropicana Brands GroupThe 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 SC Contract Manufacturing Sr Manager to support the Chicago, IL team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

    Responsible for managing multiple contract manufacturing locations, with accountability for production reliability, cost performance, quality, and customer service results.

    Responsible for working directly with individual Business Units to identify manufacturing capabilities that do not already exist in the internal supply chain network.

    Works on new product and packaging initiatives, including participation on cross-functional project teams to support bringing these innovations to market.

    Represents the Contract Manufacturing Team as subject matter expert for capacity options, as well as co-packing manufacturing network capability.
    Helps to answer questions related to roll out or commercialization issues moving through the stage gate and commercialization processes.
    Interacts with multiple supply chain functional teams to resolve operational issues on a routine basis.

    Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.


    Additional Responsibilities:


    Manage contract manufacturing facilities, with emphasis on production reliability, cost performance, quality and customer serviceWorks closely with central and local planning groups to harmonize production scheduling and inventory management.

    Works closely with Demand Planning to help resolve capacity issues under high product demand periods.

    Participate in Commercialization Team meetings to manage the operational and technical aspects of Product commercialization, including new products, new packaging, capital investment and the startup of new linesResponsible for complete operational, technical and financial assessment of prospective copackers and provide practical recommendations to correct process and packaging deficiencies and bring operations into PepsiCo specifications.

    Ensure sourcing options are able to meet aggressive timelines and deliver on budget product launchesLead changes in processing and packaging alternatives/recommendations to business teamsDevelop innovation optimization solutions across co-pack network to establish new component assembly processes and capabilities required to support new packaging and productsIdentifies and implements productivity opportunities at co-packing locations and across the supply chain, leveraging Lean Six Sigma processesLead all contractual processes/procedures to include Request for Proposal, Confidentiality Agreements, Letters of Intent and Manufacturing Contracts to lock in pricing and termLead all capacity expansion projects to include site reviews, Request for Proposal development, site engineering gap analysis, contract negotiations and pricing development, 3PM coordination, CQV site startups and contract management.


    Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
    Bachelor's degreeStrong interpersonal, communication, influencing, organizational, and analytical skills to gain alignment across multiple stake holders.5 years minimum applicable experience in manufacturing/supply chain3-5 years minimum of project management/leadership experiencePrevious roles in Beverage, Dairy and Foods operations highly preferredThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

    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.



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