Transportation Supervisor

PepsiCo•Hayward, CA

4d•$73,600 - $123,150

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. 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 Possibilities of PepsiCo.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of related field and/or a bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of DOT (Department Of Transportation) regulations
Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations
A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing front-line employees
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
Strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and influence management skills
Incumbent should have a strong customer focus and be results driven.
Incumbent must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to Company's distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects.
Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center.
Provide support to Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including but not limited to: Identification and achievement of assigned productivity/cost improvement targets; resource requirements planning; wait time reduction.
Develop effective relationships with internal customers (i.e. sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses etc.)
Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides.
Resolve outstanding freight bills.
Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards: instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations; direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance.