Transportation Unit Support Leader (USL)

About the job

Overview

The DFW Transportation Unit Support Leader role oversees the OTR and Local drivers, Team Supervisors, and LD&T Dispatch associates. Responsible for people and team development, safety, service, quality, cost, and overall operational performance. Develops and motivates teams to achieve established targets, resolve operational issues, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring consistent administration of company policies and procedures. Leads presentations, formal training, and cross-functional communication to strengthen team capability and execution.

Responsibilities

• Support overall traffic center performance with focus on smart P&L decisions

• Drive Traffic Center safety/service culture

• Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors and skills

• Communicate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues

• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals

• Organize and facilitate work team meetings (ex: engagement teams, roundtables, etc.)

• Solve daily operational issues

• Administer policies and practices

• Initiate and implement projects

• Conduct presentations and formal training programs

• Improve team communication and engagement

• Lead the Staffing & Retention workstream

• Think quickly, creatively and challenge team to do the same

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.

• 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 12% 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

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, management, engineering, or related field

• Knowledge of DOT regulations

• Strong track record of leading and developing teams

• Ability to work in an unstructured environment

• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback

• Team based approach to decision making

• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills

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