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At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.
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Job Description
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a
Director of Fleet
to join our team!
Who We Are
We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.
What We Do
We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.
What Makes Us Unique
We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.
What We Look for in Leaders
Our leaders embrace a coaching leadership style. We look for leaders that empower all team members. Our leaders value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all they do and expect from their teams.
Director of Fleet Role Overview
The Fleet Director leads the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of a 2,500-unit beverage distribution fleet across 17 facilities. This role ensures high operational uptime, compliance, and cost discipline while enabling sales and distribution teams to execute reliably every day. The Director is accountable for fleet maintenance execution, asset health, technician performance, vendor management, capital planning, and sustainability initiatives across the network.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead three fleet managers and maintenance teams across 17 facilities. Manage 2,600 fleet assets worth $50MM, annual operating plan ($10MM+), and capital plan ($15MM). Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) compliance, DOT readiness, and equipment uptime targets. Oversee maintenance scheduling, shop workflow optimization, and mobile service strategies. Drive cost savings through warranty recovery, rebuild vs. replace analysis, and improved PM cycles. Manage multi-million-dollar fleet budget (labor, parts, fuel, rentals, tires). Lead vendor negotiations (OEMs, tire programs, telematics, leasing companies). Communicate fleet strategy and performance to senior leadership; lead quarterly business reviews. Support network optimization initiatives, including asset right-sizing, routing changes, and facility openings/closings. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience. Ten (10) years of warehouse, logistics, transportation, or production experience. Strategic thinker who understands the rhythm of beverage/DSD operations. Hands-on leader who balances field partnerships with strong process discipline. Comfortable navigating high-velocity operational environments and tight delivery windows. Data-driven decision maker who improves fleet reliability and reduces cost per mile. Ability to build technician pipelines and strengthen retention in a tight labor market. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to travel up to 45% of the time. Compensation and Benefits
As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:
Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave 401(k) with a company match Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization Saving and spending accounts Company-paid telemedicine services Free counseling and information services Wellness program Company-paid life insurance Company-paid disability coverage Adoption assistance Education assistance Legal service plan option Pay advance option
Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.
EOE M/F/D/V
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at rmssupport@pbvllc.com
At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please
login to Workday
to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee, please click "Apply" and complete job application.
Job Description
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a
Director of Fleet
to join our team!
Who We Are
We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.
What We Do
We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.
What Makes Us Unique
We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.
What We Look for in Leaders
Our leaders embrace a coaching leadership style. We look for leaders that empower all team members. Our leaders value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all they do and expect from their teams.
Director of Fleet Role Overview
The Fleet Director leads the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of a 2,500-unit beverage distribution fleet across 17 facilities. This role ensures high operational uptime, compliance, and cost discipline while enabling sales and distribution teams to execute reliably every day. The Director is accountable for fleet maintenance execution, asset health, technician performance, vendor management, capital planning, and sustainability initiatives across the network.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead three fleet managers and maintenance teams across 17 facilities. Manage 2,600 fleet assets worth $50MM, annual operating plan ($10MM+), and capital plan ($15MM). Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) compliance, DOT readiness, and equipment uptime targets. Oversee maintenance scheduling, shop workflow optimization, and mobile service strategies. Drive cost savings through warranty recovery, rebuild vs. replace analysis, and improved PM cycles. Manage multi-million-dollar fleet budget (labor, parts, fuel, rentals, tires). Lead vendor negotiations (OEMs, tire programs, telematics, leasing companies). Communicate fleet strategy and performance to senior leadership; lead quarterly business reviews. Support network optimization initiatives, including asset right-sizing, routing changes, and facility openings/closings. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience. Ten (10) years of warehouse, logistics, transportation, or production experience. Strategic thinker who understands the rhythm of beverage/DSD operations. Hands-on leader who balances field partnerships with strong process discipline. Comfortable navigating high-velocity operational environments and tight delivery windows. Data-driven decision maker who improves fleet reliability and reduces cost per mile. Ability to build technician pipelines and strengthen retention in a tight labor market. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to travel up to 45% of the time. Compensation and Benefits
As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:
Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave 401(k) with a company match Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization Saving and spending accounts Company-paid telemedicine services Free counseling and information services Wellness program Company-paid life insurance Company-paid disability coverage Adoption assistance Education assistance Legal service plan option Pay advance option
Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.
EOE M/F/D/V
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at rmssupport@pbvllc.com