Field Safety Specialist II

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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 Field Safety Specialist II 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 more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’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 Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Field Safety Specialist II Role Overview

The Field Safety Specialist II serves as a subject matter expert for fleet and warehouse safety performance across PBV. This role leads division-specific fleet and warehouse safety initiatives for DSD, PBV-wide BES, and OTR operations. They are responsible for commercial fleet and PIT driving performance analytics, telematics, camera systems, regulatory compliance, training, coaching, program management, and continuous improvement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as DSD subject matter expert for all EHS programs.

• Lead PBV-wide driving performance initiatives across DSD, BES, and OTR operations.

• Develop and implement standardized driver coaching and remediation programs.

• Respond to and conduct vehicle incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Conduct transportation and regulatory compliance audits.

• Analyze driving safety metrics, scorecards and trends, and develop improvement strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate driver performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide coaching as necessary. 

• Implement EHS technological solutions across geographical territory.

• Partner with operations leaders to advance key safety programs.

• Perform regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and fleet.

• Identify potential hazards and recommend improvements to enhance safety. 

• Mentor Field Safety Specialists and operational leaders.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years' experience in a fleet/safety position.

• Commercial truck and forklift driving experience preferred.

• Safety training experience preferred.

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.

• Pass a Motor Fleet Accident Investigation course.

• Have extensive knowledge of US DOTFMCSA regulations.

• Knowledge of safety audit methodology.

• Have safety program management experience.

• Must not have more than two suspensions or other sanctions prohibiting the individual from operating motor vehicles within the previous three years.

• Have effective oral and written communication skills.

• Have leadership, interpersonal, and investigative skills.

• Be able to display professionalism, tact, and discretion.

• Ability to develop and execute action plans.

• Have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to lead a team in implementing key initiatives company-wide in relation to program management responsibilities.

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