Area Delivery Manager, Riverside/Indio

PepsiCo Inc.; Riverside, Indio (CA, CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks an Area Delivery Manager to apply expertise in Delivery/Driving to achieve area goals and mentor talent.

Responsible for safe and efficient transport from distribution centers to customer locations, resolving complex problems, and driving frontline service to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing delivery operations documentation, optimizing loading/unloading, and evaluating product conditions to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• Service driven professional with a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong supervisory and people-management capabilities.
• Systematic and detail-oriented with solid planning skills.
• Proven managerial aptitude and ability to lead teams.
• Excellent planning and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive results.
• Clear leadership and collaboration across departments.
• Experience in project management and process optimization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data-driven reporting.
• Adaptability and improvisation to handle evolving delivery scenarios.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Executive oversight of delivery operations to meet area goals and KPIs; may mentor staff.
• Maintain detailed records for delivery operations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee loading/unloading of products at customer locations per best practices.
• Evaluate product conditions to ensure adherence to delivery standards.
• Lead teams to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency in delivery.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to maximize coverage and productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service to strengthen client relationships.
• Ensure delivery processes align with business strategy and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Service Driven

Supervisory Skill

Methodical

Managerial Aptitude

Planning

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Project Management

Improvisation

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Budgeting

Vehicle Maintenance

Transportation Planning

Risk Management

Fleet Management

Supply Chain Management

Influencing

Warehousing

Job description

Overview

The Area Delivery Manager applies knowledge of the Delivery/Driving area to ensure achievement of key area goals and objectives. May mentor and/or manage talent to ensure tasks, processes, and projects are completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing direction or support as needed. Independently resolves complex problems without clear precedents, requiring extensive investigation and analysis. Responsible for safe and efficient facilitation of transporting and unloading PepsiCo products from distribution centers to customer locations.

Responsibilities

• This job is a developing subject matter expert in the Delivery/Driving area, influencing stakeholders and applying advanced knowledge to drive achievement of area goals and initiatives; and may mentor and/or oversee associates to guide effective team performance and development.
• Oversees the maintenance of detailed documentation and records for all delivery operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitates the efficient loading and unloading of products at customer locations while implementing best practices.
• Evaluates product conditions regularly to ensure consistent adherence to delivery standards and addresses any issues promptly.
• Leads team members in identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency throughout the delivery process.
• Manages staffing resources and schedules strategically to ensure optimal coverage and maximize productivity.
• Provides exemplary customer service to strengthen client relationships and proactively addresses any concerns to enhance satisfaction.
• Oversees the execution of key area processes and initiatives, ensuring methods align with the overall functional and business strategy, exercising flexibility to adapt plans as needed, and mentoring colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of PepsiCo products from distribution centers to customer locations.
• Delivery team members play a critical role in executing frontline service, ensuring customer satisfaction through precise order fulfilment, proper handling of product, and adherence to delivery schedules.
• Delivery professionals are essential contributors to the overall success of the go-to-market strategy, supporting sales execution and customer retention. They identify and implement operational improvements, drive standardization across delivery practices, and ensure alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and customer feedback.
• At senior levels, this job family also includes frontline leadership and management roles responsible for coaching, performance management, and operational oversight of delivery teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Service Driven
• Supervisory Skill
• Methodical
• Managerial Aptitude
• Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Improvisation
• Microsoft Office
• Collaboration
• Budgeting
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Transportation Planning
• Risk Management
• Fleet Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Influencing
• Warehousing

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

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