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Tropicana Brands Group

<div>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&rsquo;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 Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) team drives innovation, product development, and technological advancements across its juice and beverage portfolio. Focused on creating unique flavors, enhancing nutritional value, and improving formulations, the team ensures products meet evolving consumer preferences. They lead projects from concept to launch, ensuring efficient execution while aligning with business goals. Committed to sustainability, they develop innovative packaging solutions that are biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally friendly. Additionally, they uphold rigorous nutritional science and regulatory standards, validating health claims and ensuring compliance. With a strong emphasis on food safety, quality, and process engineering, the team optimizes manufacturing systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain product excellence. Collaborating closely with scientists, nutritionists, and engineers, Tropicana&rsquo;s R&amp;D team plays a crucial role in keeping products competitive, sustainable, and aligned with market demands.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are looking to add a Senior Scientist, R&amp;D to our Research &amp; Development team. This role will be responsible for leading consumer-driven innovation, quality improvement, and productivity initiatives for the KeVita and IZZE brands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong ownership mindset, thrive in ambiguity, and demonstrate exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills. Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Lead and execute innovation, quality/product improvement, and productivity initiatives.</li>
<li>Develop product formulations leveraging expertise in food/beverage chemistry and ingredient functionality.</li>
<li>Design and execute experiments; analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations.</li>
<li>Provide technical risk assessments and perspectives related to new product development.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, and other teams.</li>
<li>Perform economic evaluations on ingredients and formulations to drive profitability.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain product attribute specifications for ingredients and finished products.</li>
<li>Utilize innovative and critical thinking to solve organizational challenges and deliver projects on time and on budget.</li>
</ul>
The Perfect Blend: Experience
<ul>
<li>4+ years of experience in product development; beverage experience a plus.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of product development protocols including formulation, stability testing, sensory and consumer testing.</li>
<li>Experience working in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and project management.</li>
</ul>
Foundational Ingredients: Requirements
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science &amp; Technology or related scientific field; advanced degree preferred.</li>
<li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.</li>
<li>Must be located in Chicago, IL or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.</li>
<li>Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.</li>
<li>Ability to travel up to 15&ndash;25% domestically.</li>
</ul>
Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, 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.

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $96,000</div>

Senior Scientist, R&D

<div>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&amp;D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company&rsquo;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 Human Resources Manager to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company&rsquo;s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for guiding leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Must ensure activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA)</li>
<li>Interpreting labor contracts as well as handling or assisting with grievances and arbitrations</li>
<li>Lead and coach leadership in performance management</li>
<li>Ability to understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective</li>
<li>Design and execute staffing strategies for exempt/non-exempt hiring needs</li>
<li>Must have ability to think and work independently, take initiative, and make the right tradeoff decisions as it relates to projects or HR processes</li>
<li>Develop and execute team strategies to improve Organizational Health and culture</li>
<li>Lead and participate in team Diversity &amp; Inclusion initiatives</li>
<li>Must be a confident communicator, (including both written and verbal skills) and must be able to effectively present to all levels of the organization</li>
<li>Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required preferably in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, psychology, or other related field preferred; Masters in Human Resources Management or related field preferred</li>
<li>Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items</li>
<li>Proven understanding and execution of performance management cycles</li>
<li>Demonstrated executive presence and ability to create relationships and influence across all levels</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years experience in Human Resources Generalist or Business Partner capacity</li>
<li>Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations as required</li>
<li>Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future</li>
<li>Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions</li>
</ul>
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.</div>

Plant HR Manager

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Senior Scientist, R&D

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