Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 73,600 - 123,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Delivery Operations Manager in Riverside, CA to lead a group of delivery drivers and coordinate with sales and warehouse teams to meet daily delivery windows.

You will coach drivers, ensure DOT safety compliance, and drive productivity through continuous process improvements while maintaining a strong safety culture and a customer-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years managing frontline employees.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings (2-4 am) and weekends.
• CDL Class A certification preferred.
• DOT knowledge and operations management background.
• Retail/sales experience is a plus.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs periodically.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
• Highly developed sense of urgency.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of delivery drivers.
• Answer field customer calls regarding deliveries and ensure 100% customer service.
• Ensure store delivery time windows are met daily.
• Coordinate with sales representatives and warehouse operations to understand customer needs.
• Coach, lead and develop drivers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity.
• Maintain process improvements to enhance delivery productivity.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and PBNA safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to enforce preventive measures.
• Demonstrate strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate results in improving business performance through leadership.

Skills

People management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CDL certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals.

That is why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthening the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

Pepsi Beverages United States (PBUS) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of delivery drivers.
• Answer field customer calls regarding deliveries and ensure 100% customer service.
• Ensure store delivery time windows are met daily.
• Work proactively with sales representatives and warehouse operations to understand the needs of the customers and sales force.
• Coach, lead and develop drivers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity via gate-to-gate route rides regularly (ideally 2x/week, minimum).
• Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of deliveries.
• Ensure compliance of Department of Transportation and PBNA safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced.
• Demonstrate strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
• 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 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
• 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

• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings (2 am - 4 am start), evenings and/or weekends.
• Class A, CDL certified not mandatory but strongly recommended.
• DOT knowledge and operational management background.
• Previous retail / sales experience is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
• Possess very strong organizational, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
• Have a highly developed sense of urgency.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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

If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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