Job Description
Position Summary:
The Jr. Manager, Field Operations (Jr. MFO) is a key member of the Field Operations team and is responsible for assisting in the management of inventory and quality for the Service Depots in their assigned territory. The Jr MFO will build relationships and partner with our depot partners to ensure PECO’s service and quality specifications are met. They will also be liaison between the depot and the other internal business units to answer questions and/or resolve issues by escalating as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Communicate with colleagues, vendors and clients in French and English
Service Depot Operations as directed (PECO & 3rd Party)
Schedule Inventory Audits (Pallets/Lumber)
RFU/WIP Quality audits
Repair Analysis
Oversight of Depot Sort and Repair Activities
Communicate Production Requirements
Monitor Hourly/Daily/Weekly Production Performance
Work with depot to close any gaps as required
May provide assistance in the management of Depot Cost
Cost Per Repair Management
Components Per Repair Management
Material Usage (Paint & Lumber) and Inventory Management
Manual Invoice Approvals/Justifications.
Demonstrate PECO’s Core Values and Leadership Traits
Other projects and duties as assigned
Key Deliverables:
Work with Depot to ensure high quality products are consistently delivered to PECO Customers.
Utilizing LEAN tools and working with their Depots, monitor and drive continuous improvement with regard to cost performance
Effective and accurate Service Depot inventory management
Coordination and Management of monthly production objectives with assigned Service Depots
Effective Quality Control and Production Process management
Reduce/eliminate inefficiencies with daily Service Depot processes.
Effectively launch and train new process initiatives w/Service Depot Partners.
Key Competencies for Success:
Must have strong analytical skills and business understanding
Highest personal and professional integrity
Accountability for key results and deliverables
Customer focused
Data, process and results driven
Strong communication skills
Qualifications:
Four-year degree or equivalent job experience in the field is preferred
LEAN/SixSigma certification a plus
Environment/Physical Demands:
Minimum 1 year experience in Operations
This will require an engaged customer-service focused professional, who is analytical, can build solutions from process perspective, and effectively lead third parties to execute the solutions
The ability to drive partner and employee behavior through effective accountability driven leadership
Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence, communicate and operate effectively
Experience key performance indicator metrics to benchmark and track performance
User level experience with Excel, data warehouse software, PowerPoint
Valid Driver’s License/ability to drive during day or night
Ability to travel between the US and Canada
Travel:
Up to 75%
PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.