Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo Inc.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a Delivery Lead to supervise frontline drivers in a fast-paced direct store delivery setting. You will manage 10-20 CDL-licensed drivers, coordinate with sales and warehouse teams, and ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Strong leadership and safety focus are essential for daily route optimization and team development. The role requires early mornings and weekend flexibility, with a focus on productivity and adherence to DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years managing frontline employees preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-20 delivery drivers to meet customer orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle field customer calls and ensure 100% service levels.
• Maintain delivery time windows daily and coordinate with sales and warehouse teams.
• Coach and develop drivers to improve daily productivity and safety.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and safety standards; conduct safety trainings.
• Lead team meetings and drive continuous process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritizing skills with urgency.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, 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 North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

Responsibilities

The DDL is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to deliver orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.

• Manage a group of 10-20 delivery drivers (CDL-Commercial Driver s License certified)
• 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 twice a week, minimum
• Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of deliveries
• Ensure compliance of Department of Transportation and PBC safety standards
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Have a highly developed sense of urgency
• Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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 preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings (4am-6am start), evenings and/or weekends.
• Class A, CDL certified not mandatory but recommended
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred

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 / AgeIf 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.Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.