Sr Project Manager - Operations

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A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

• Manage projects and initiatives for NC and SUSA initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals
• Lead cross-functional projects and implementations for new products, processes, and technologies
• Develop project charters, scopes, timelines, and sustainability metrics
• Make sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and outcomes
• Apply ADKAR Change Management methods to current and future projects
• Identify areas for productivity improvement at CDC, RDC, and Hubs
• Design tools and teams to enhance processes using lean six sigma tools
• Assess where our customer experience failures are centered, determining what processes to improve to prevent these failures
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Determine, with the OET and Sonepar logistics, the primary success metrics to track
• Lead the Quality Assurance program to use UET data for trend analysis
• Drive measurable improvements in cost reduction, productivity, and quality
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma workshops
• Develop and mentor QIP (Quality Improvement Process) teams to optimize operations
• Ensure alignment with SUSA metrics and KPIs, including CPL and LPPH
• Transform existing RPMs into modern, standardized SOPs using approved Sonepar formats and flowcharts; review and update all existing RPMs to meet current or new standards
• Create new SOP formatting standard (use Sonepar standard or enhance/simplify) stating what, why, who, and flow charts as appropriate
• Own and manage the Quality Assurance program, including SOPs, audit protocols, and quality metrics
• Train warehouse and operations staff on QA standards, tools, and procedures
• Monitor quality performance through dashboards and trend analysis using UET data
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of quality objectives and sustained performance improvements throughout CDC, RDC, and Hubs
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Eclipse
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Committed to 100% accuracy and ‘Do It Right the First Time’ (DIRTFT)
• Excellent recordkeeping and time management

• Office-based role with high computer and phone usage
• Light lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional evenings/weekends based on business needs
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interruptions

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, DOE.

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified…