Fleet Senior Leader

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world, with more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At PepsiCo we celebrate diversity, reward entrepreneurial spirit, and give you the freedom to help shape our future.

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain: We’re not just keeping up with the ever-evolving food and beverage industry – together we are building the future of Supply Chain through our relentless desire for innovation. Our Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) Supply Chain Team is the powerhouse behind some of the world's most iconic brands leading the charge in lean manufacturing. Be part of a team of industry experts that transforms ambitious ideas into action through process efficiencies, PepsiCo Positive (Pep+) sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the highest standards of safety while meeting the ever-increasing demand for our products.

Are you ready to embrace a dynamic leadership role that redefines how we do business? Will you dare to bring a challenger mindset to create lasting impact to leave a legacy? When we challenge, we WIN!

Responsibilities

PBNA’s Transport & Fleet Network has a Nationwide footprint utilizing various modes of transportation through common carriers, intermodal rail, and our own private fleet to deliver our products to customers.

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Fleet Sr Leader can successfully develop, implement, and transform fleet processes and initiatives. This role will support all aspects of business operations, including Manufacturing, Sales, and Operations, to maximize overall performance. This leader directly reports to the Fleet Director and is responsible for the oversight of 1,000 assets, 20 Fleet Technicians, and $15M in fleet spend. Key accountability performance deliverables will cover all facets of Fleet Operations including management of preventative maintenance programs, training initiatives, national compliance, and regional/national initiatives that make a lasting impact to the performance of the business. This is an On-Site Position covering ___6__ locations and includes 50% travel to sites within the Market.

• Safety: Lead safety initiatives to reduce injuries, leverage procedures for safe repairs, and provide safety training for their team.  Create, track, and address maintenance violation action plans to ensure DOT and Environmental compliance. 
• Service: Improve operational readiness with End-to-End Asset Management, provide a world class fleet service support to decrease fleet tows and downtime.  Reduce repair times through technician capability advancements, shop efficiencies, and parts program management.  KPI’s include preventative maintenance compliance, Cost Per Mile (CPM) underperforming assets and standardization of maintenance methods. 
• Compliance: Manage all regulatory compliance (DOT, EPA, SMART, FDA, SAG, and PepsiCo Internal Audits). 
• Fleet Productivity & Financial Performance: Lead PepsiCo fleet productivity by focusing on core initiatives and unlocking productivity through transformation while executing superior service.  Manage reliability and shop optimization, asset return and optimization, decrease fuel spend and reduce miles to adhere to financial performance plans.
• People Leadership: Enhance employee experience and employee satisfaction by building a SUPER team!  Create a world class frontline team environment embracing flexibility, creating career and capability advancements, elevating workplace experiences, and growing the teams leadership potential. 
• Sustainability: Carve the path to deliver long-term PepsiCo Positive (Pep+) goals by decarbonizing our private fleet, executing fuel conservation plans to reduce fuel usage and improve overall MPG as well as expanding our network of electric vehicles.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• 4+ years previous experience in Fleet Maintenance, transportation, or Supply Chain Operations, or commensurate experience
• 2+ years in Leadership including building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, performance management, and driving operational excellence. 
• Technology Proficiencies: MS Teams, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Technology knowledge capabilities: MS Teams, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Strong understanding of DOT Guidelines and private fleet operations.

Other Knowledge & Skills that will contribute to your success with PepsiCo

• Dynamic leader with strong presentation skills with the ability to engage teams to cultivate a positive workplace culture. 
• Proven ability to influence teams within a matrixed environment, facilitating effective interactions with internal and external customers, vendors, sales teams, operations, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM)
• Flexibility to work off shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary based on business needs. 
• You'll have a regular presence on the shop floor and occasionally required to lift up to 40 lbs

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