Delivery Team Lead: Drive On-Time with 12-18 CDL Drivers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance (Life, Disability)

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Delivery Team Lead in the United States to lead a frontline team delivering orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.

The role requires 2+ years of frontline supervision, a flexible schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends), and a valid driver’s license. You will coach drivers, improve delivery productivity, and ensure safety and DOT compliance.

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 (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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of frontline employees to deliver orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
• Manage a group of 12-18 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Delivery Team Lead in the United States to lead a frontline team delivering orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.

The role requires 2+ years of frontline supervision, a flexible schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends), and a valid driver’s license. You will coach drivers, improve delivery productivity, and ensure safety and DOT compliance.