Warehouse Operations Manager

Overview

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. We operate throughout the Midwest and 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Operations Manager

Location:

Rochester

Job type:
Full time

Schedule:

8am Start time, Monday-Friday, occasionally early morning/evening/weekend hours

Base Salary: $81,500 - $111,500 annually

Total Compensation for this position includes base salary, potential bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

• Lead and develop a team of 3–20 operations associates and managers, including recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee all day-to-day location operations—productivity, workflow, staffing, inventory, fleet, and customer service levels.
• Ensure a safe working environment through compliance, training, and reinforcement of Viking Electric policies.
• Partner across Sales, HR, and Corporate Supply Chain to support a consistent, innovative, and customer-focused operations model.
• Improve quality and efficiency through strong processes in service, inventory control, business systems, and loss prevention.
• Manage facilities, equipment, assets, and operational services in collaboration with corporate resources.
• Own operational KPIs and the annual operating expense budget.

• 4+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or distribution, plus 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes, equipment, and DOT rules and regulations (or willingness to learn).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and guide teams through change.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and customer-service skills.
• Comfort working cross-functionally and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs., bending, standing, and operating material-handling equipment.

You’ll split time between an office and operations environment, with moderate travel as needed. The role may involve operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other equipment, along with general physical movement throughout the facility.

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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