Field Safety Specialist II

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, and eye

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is looking for a Field Safety Specialist II to lead fleet and warehouse safety programs across PBV divisions and drive reductions in incidents. You will analyze driving data, conduct audits, coach leaders, and implement safety initiatives.

Based in North Carolina, the role requires strong knowledge of US DOT/FMCSA regulations, program management experience, and the ability to mentor safety professionals while rolling out company-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years in fleet/safety.
• DOT physical capable with clean driving record.
• Knowledge of US DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with safety audits and program management.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to lead a safety team and roll out initiatives.
• Professional demeanor with tact and discretion.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as DSD subject matter expert for all EHS programs.
• Lead PBV-wide driving performance initiatives across DSD, BES, and OTR.
• Develop standardized driver coaching and remediation programs.
• Respond to vehicle incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Conduct transportation and regulatory compliance audits.
• Analyze driving safety metrics and develop improvement strategies.
• Monitor driver performance and provide coaching as necessary.
• Implement EHS technological solutions across territory.
• Partner with operations leaders to advance safety programs.
• Perform regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and fleet.
• Identify hazards and recommend improvements.
• Mentor Field Safety Specialists and operational leaders.

Skills

Fleet safety

DOT regulations

Safety audits

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Investigative skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please login to Workday to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.Job DescriptionPepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Field Safety Specialist II to join our team!Who We AreWe are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.What We DoWe make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.What Makes Us UniqueWe bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.What We Look for in Team MembersWe value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.Field Safety Specialist II Role OverviewThe Field Safety Specialist II serves as a subject matter expert for fleet and warehouse safety performance across PBV. This role leads division-specific fleet and warehouse safety initiatives for DSD, PBV-wide BES, and OTR operations. They are responsible for commercial fleet and PIT driving performance analytics, telematics, camera systems, regulatory compliance, training, coaching, program management, and continuous improvement.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as DSD subject matter expert for all EHS programs.Lead PBV-wide driving performance initiatives across DSD, BES, and OTR operations.Develop and implement standardized driver coaching and remediation programs.Respond to and conduct vehicle incident investigations and root cause analyses.Conduct transportation and regulatory compliance audits.Analyze driving safety metrics, scorecards and trends, and develop improvement strategies.Monitor and evaluate driver performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide coaching as necessary.Implement EHS technological solutions across geographical territory.Partner with operations leaders to advance key safety programs.Perform regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and fleet.Identify potential hazards and recommend improvements to enhance safety.Mentor Field Safety Specialists and operational leaders.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years' experience in a fleet/safety position.Commercial truck and forklift driving experience preferred.Safety training experience preferred.Must be able to pass a DOT physical.Pass a Motor Fleet Accident Investigation course.Have extensive knowledge of US DOTFMCSA regulations.Knowledge of safety audit methodology.Have safety program management experience.Must not have more than two suspensions or other sanctions prohibiting the individual from operating motor vehicles within the previous three years.Have effective oral and written communication skills.Have leadership, interpersonal, and investigative skills.Be able to display professionalism, tact, and discretion.Ability to develop and execute action plans.Have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to lead a team in implementing key initiatives company-wide in relation to program management responsibilities.Compensation and BenefitsAs part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave401(k) with a company matchMedical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalizationSaving and spending accountsCompany-paid telemedicine servicesFree counseling and information servicesWellness programCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid disability coverageAdoption assistanceEducation assistanceLegal service plan optionPay advance optionUnfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]