Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo•Rome, GA

About The Position

The Delivery District Leader (DDL) leads a team of frontline employees responsible for delivering orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. The role manages 10–20 delivery drivers and works with sales representatives and warehouse operations to meet customer needs and delivery expectations. The DDL coaches and develops drivers, improves productivity and delivery processes, and ensures compliance with transportation and company safety standards. The position requires strong communication, organizational, prioritization, and leadership skills, along with a highly developed sense of urgency. The role may involve a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, and periodically lifting up to 40 pounds. A Class A CDL is recommended but not mandatory. The stated compensation range is $66,900–$111,950, with a performance-based bonus target of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly, subject to eligibility. PepsiCo also offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, reimbursement accounts, an employee assistance program, insurance, and a defined contribution retirement plan.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings (4 a.m.–6 a.m. start), evenings, and/or weekends.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 pounds periodically.
Must have an indefinite right to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Strongly preferred: safe driving record.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Highly developed sense of urgency.
Demonstrated results improving business performance through leadership.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL certification is recommended but not mandatory.
A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
Safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of frontline employees delivering orders to key customers in a direct store delivery environment.
Manage a group of 10–20 delivery drivers.
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 customer and sales-force needs.
Coach, lead, and develop drivers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity, including conducting gate-to-gate route rides at least twice a week.
Maintain process improvements to enhance delivery productivity.
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation and PBC safety standards.
Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure preventive measures are enforced.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus with an eligibility target of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly.
Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability coverage.
Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Accident insurance.
Group legal insurance.
Life insurance.
Defined contribution retirement plan.