Transportation Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Hayward to lead a team of drivers delivering products to distribution centers with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control.

You will partner with internal customers, manage carrier relationships, and monitor transportation budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related field and/or a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation operations.
• Minimum 2 years of frontline supervision experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal/influence skills.
• Customer focus and results driven.
• Right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of transport drivers to deliver product to Company's distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects.
• Own financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center.
• Support Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including productivity/cost improvement targets; resource planning; wait time reduction.
• Develop effective relationships with internal customers (sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses).
• Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides.
• Resolve outstanding freight bills.
• Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards; train staff in safety procedures; identify and correct unsafe conditions.

Skills

DOT regulations

Customer service

Front-line management

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set.

We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the 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 Possibilities of PepsiCo.

Responsibilities

Transportation Supervisor contributes to the success of PepsiCo by supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to Company's distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

• Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects.
• Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center.
• Provide support to Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including but not limited to: Identification and achievement of assigned productivity/cost improvement targets; resource requirements planning; wait time reduction.
• Develop effective relationships with internal customers (i.e. sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses etc.)
• Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides.
• Resolve outstanding freight bills.
• Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards: instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations; direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance.

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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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 5 years of related field and/or a bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of DOT (Department Of Transportation) regulations Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing front-line employees
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills
• Incumbent should have a strong customer focus and be results driven.
• Incumbent must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

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.