Field Logistics and Quality Systems Manager

Join us to elevate depot performance

We’re looking for a Field Logistics and Quality Systems Manager to lead service depot execution across a multi-site territory. You’ll strengthen relationships with customers and 3PL partners, align field teams to PECO’s service and quality expectations, and serve as the primary liaison between locations and our internal functions.

Your impact

Service Depot Excellence

• Plan and conduct scheduled inventory audits for pallets and lumber.
• Run RFU/WIP quality audits and perform detailed repair analysis.
• Direct sort-and-repair operations: communicate production targets, monitor hourly/daily/weekly throughput, and close performance gaps.

Cost Leadership

• Own cost per repair and components per repair metrics.
• Track and optimize material usage (including paint) and storage/warehouse expenses.
• Review, approve, and justify manual invoices.

Network Expansion & Startups

• Support depot start-up and ramp-up initiatives.
• Design warehouse mapping and flow; train depot managers and employees.
• Partner closely with the Launch Manager to stand up high-performing operations.

Warehousing Sourcing

• Coordinate with brokers to identify and visit potential warehouses.
• Contribute to lease negotiations and provide network-wide support to MFO peers.

Manufacturing Quality Stewardship

• Uphold MFG pallet quality and component standards.
• Deliver MQP (Manufacturing Quality Process) training and conduct process audits at new and existing MFG sites.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Be the conduit between field locations and HR, Sales, Finance, Service, Operations, Procurement, and Transportation to resolve issues and share best practices.
• Engage customers and 3PL partners to align goals and service expectations.

Key deliverables

• Consistent delivery of high-quality products to PECO customers.
• Measured improvements in depot cost performance.
• Accurate, controlled service depot inventory.
• On-plan monthly production across assigned depots.
• Reliable quality control and streamlined production processes.
• Elimination of daily operational inefficiencies.
• Effective launches and training for new process initiatives with depot partners.

What you bring

• 3+ years in operations management with proven third-party leadership and process optimization experience.
• Accountability-driven leadership that influences both partners and employees.
• Fluency across the supply chain, from sales and demand planning through to customer delivery.
• Demonstrated skill in building KPI frameworks and tracking performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data warehouse tools and PowerPoint.

Attributes we value

• Strong analytical acumen and sound business judgment.
• Integrity, ownership, and results orientation.
• Ability to prioritize, focus, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Customer-first mindset; strong written and verbal communication.
• Balanced strategic thinking and hands-on execution; high energy and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year degree) required.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.