Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo • Hayward, CA

10d • $73,600 - $123,150

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 closely with sales representatives and warehouse operations to meet customer needs, maintain delivery productivity, and ensure a high level of customer service. The DDL coaches and develops drivers, monitors delivery performance, and ensures compliance with Department of Transportation and company safety standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Have a highly developed sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate results in improving business performance through leadership.
• Be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
• Be limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Class A CDL certification.
• A safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of 10–20 delivery drivers.
• Respond to field customer calls about 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 PBC safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to enforce preventive measures.

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.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed