Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada, is hiring a Delivery District Leader for its North America Beverage organization. The role leads a group of 10–15 CDL-certified delivery drivers and supports the sales organization by ensuring reliable, customer-focused delivery operations. The leader works with sales representatives and warehouse operations, develops drivers, improves productivity and delivery processes, and manages the district’s P&L. The position also oversees compliance with Department of Transportation and PBUS safety standards and conducts team meetings and safety training.

The expected compensation range is $66,900–$111,950. Actual starting salary will take into account job-related skills, experience, education, and location. The role is eligible for a performance bonus with a target payout of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly. Paid time off may include paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement time, subject to eligibility. PepsiCo also offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to elections and eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience managing frontline employees.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Delivery, retail customer-facing, or driving experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings (4 a.m.–6 a.m. start times), evenings, and/or weekends.
• CDL-A preferred; D10K required or willingness to certify.
• Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Must have an indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Very strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Highly developed sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated results improving business performance through leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Previous union experience strongly preferred.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• Two years of consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment preferred; the posting also lists one year as preferred.
• Customer relationship management experience preferred.
• Previous people management experience or demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of 10–15 CDL-certified 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 further enhance delivery productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation and PBUS safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure preventive measures are enforced.
• Manage the P&L statement.

Benefits

• Performance bonus with a target payout of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly, subject to performance and eligibility.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement time.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager