Delivery District Leader, Mays Landing

PepsiCo • Hamilton Township, NJ

2d • $66,900 - $111,950

About The Position

The Delivery District Leader leads a team of frontline employees responsible for delivering orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. The role oversees delivery drivers, customer service, delivery timing, coordination with sales and warehouse teams, driver development, productivity improvements, and compliance with Department of Transportation and PBNA safety standards. The position also conducts team meetings and safety training. The role is based in Mays Landing; the job description does not specify a workplace type.

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 with 4 a.m.–6 a.m. starts, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
• Must have an indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Very strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• A highly developed sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL certification is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
• A safe driving record is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of delivery drivers.
• Answer field customer calls regarding deliveries and ensure 100% customer service.
• Ensure daily store delivery time windows are met.
• 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 through regular gate-to-gate route rides, ideally three times per week and at minimum as stated in the posting.
• Maintain process improvement to further enhance delivery productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation and PBNA safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure preventive measures are enforced.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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