Delivery District Leader, Ridgefield

PepsiCo•Ridgefield, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 is why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthening the company. 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.

Requirements

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

Leading a team of frontline employees to deliver orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
Manage a group of 14-18 delivery drivers (CDL-Commercial Driver s License 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 strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Have a highly developed sense of urgency
Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Health
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually.
Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay.
Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child.