Delivery Team Lead

PepsiCo; Chicago, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Delivery Team Lead to manage a team of delivery drivers in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring timely deliveries, coaching team members, and maintaining high standards of customer service. You will play a crucial role in enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you have a passion for leadership and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while working with a renowned company that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing frontline employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to obtain Class A CDL certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15-20 delivery drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coach and develop drivers to enhance productivity and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

CDL Certification

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’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole. 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. The Delivery Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to deliver orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. The Delivery Team Lead will work closely with the Delivery Manager responsible for the site. Position is directly responsible for a team of full-time Delivery Drivers.

*Early start time (4:00 AM - 2:00 PM), Mondays through Fridays

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of 15-20 delivery drivers (CDL 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 very 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 $65,300 - $101,850.
• 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 and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and/or (occasional) weekends.
• Must be willing to get Class A, CDL certified.
• 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.