Delivery/Driving Sr Leader

PepsiCo•Alamosa, CO

4d•$80,200 - $134,250•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Delivery Director, this role will lead the execution of the Delivery operations to become Faster, Stronger and Better. As an Area Delivery Manager, you will drive activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of customer service, efficiency, safety and capability. You will maintain positive employee relations while driving significant change. The Delivery District Sr. Leader will oversee delivery in 3 locations within Colorado and will manage 2 Delivery District Leads who manage our frontline Drivers as well as support the function through 2 Territory Sales Managers that have direct reporting to the Drivers. You will partner with key stakeholders in various functions such as GTM, Sales and Warehouse to ensure local sites execute against delivery performance indicators such as, Accounts Delivered as Scheduled (ADAS), Haul backs, Manifest Compliance, total OT hours, direct labor cost per case, and DOT Compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or similar field) or equivalent experience required.
A minimum of 3-6 years of delivery, logistics and/or transportation experience, preferably within the CPG industry in a DSD environment.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated proficiency making data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated progressive leadership in safety & DOT compliance.
Strong influence management and communication skills, ability to gain organizational buy-in at all levels of an organization.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through coaching, providing feedback, mentoring others ,and lead a team-based approach to decision making.
Proven track record as an “agent of change”, with the ability to move quickly and bring a sense of urgency to the business.
A team player and strong relationship builder, both internally and externally, to achieve the necessary leadership and management initiatives.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning and some weekends.
Must be willing and able to lift 55 lbs. periodically.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Willing and able to travel within their defined geography on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to Delivery District Leaders and Delivery Drivers with varying job responsibilities including logistics, distribution and customer service through effective cross functional communication
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution
Ensure the team delivers volume and revenue results while managing costs
Driving key performance indicators including; Accounts Delivered as Scheduled (ADAS), Haul backs, Manifest Compliance, total OT hours, direct labor cost per case, and DOT Compliance.
Direct and Support all delivery activities within a specific geographic area to deliver against operating and AOP commitments to the company.
Identify and coordinate improvements in delivery operations within specific geographic area of division to meet cost objectives and performance standards.
Evaluate local personnel capabilities, skills and resource alignment to ensure performance against objectives.
Identify day-to-day operational issues and develop strategic solutions to drive towards short and long term performance goals.
Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees, builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel.
Support GTM escalations to resolve service issues.
Provide input into customer service, ensures locations meet expectations.