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    Field Logistics Manager

    Horsham, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Field Logistics Manager

    About the Role

    We are seeking an experienced Field Logistics Manager to lead and scale our field sample collection operations. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership, financial accountability, and operational execution — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, science-driven environments and can drive consistency across distributed field teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    People & Personnel Management

    • Recruit, onboard, train, and develop field collection staff across multiple sites or regions
    • Establish performance standards, conduct regular reviews, and manage corrective action processes
    • Build scheduling systems to ensure appropriate coverage, reduce overtime costs, and maintain compliance with labor regulations
    • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in the field

    Field Sample Collection Operations

    • Oversee end-to-end sample collection workflows, ensuring adherence to SOPs, chain-of-custody protocols, and regulatory requirements
    • Monitor collection volumes, turnaround times, and quality metrics; implement corrective measures when KPIs fall outside acceptable ranges
    • Partner with laboratory operations and logistics teams to ensure samples are transported, logged, and processed without disruption
    • Maintain equipment inventory, calibration schedules, and supply chain for all field collection materials

    P&L Oversight

    • Own the operational budget for the field logistics function, including labor, supplies, fleet, and third-party vendors
    • Track and report on cost-per-sample, labor utilization, and other financial KPIs on a regular cadence
    • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance
    • Collaborate with finance and senior leadership on forecasting, variance analysis, and annual planning

    Change Management & Process Improvement

    • Lead the rollout of new protocols, technologies, and operational structures across field teams
    • Develop and deliver change communication plans that build buy-in and minimize disruption
    • Use data and field feedback to identify process gaps; champion lean or continuous improvement initiatives
    • Act as a key liaison between corporate/central operations and frontline field staff during periods of organizational change

    General Operations

    • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards
    • Maintain and improve field operations documentation including SOPs, training materials, and audit readiness resources
    • Manage vendor and contractor relationships supporting field logistics
    • Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, safety incidents, and client-impacting events

      Qualifications

      • 5+ years of experience in field operations, logistics, or collections-based services; life sciences, environmental, or healthcare preferred
      • 2+ years of direct people management experience with distributed or mobile teams
      • Demonstrated P&L ownership or significant budget management responsibility
      • Proven ability to lead change initiatives across frontline workforces
      • Familiarity with regulatory environments governing sample collection or field services
      • Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with operational dashboards, scheduling tools, and LIMS or similar platforms
      • Excellent communication skills — able to translate corporate priorities into actionable direction for field staff
      • Willingness to travel to field sites as needed

      Preferred

      • Bachelor's degree in operations management, life sciences, public health, or a related field
      • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
      • Background in a high-volume, regulated industry (clinical diagnostics, environmental testing, occupational health)

      Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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      About the company

      Eurofins

      Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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