Operations Manager - Electrical Parts Distribution

Sonepar USA, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Viking Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking an Operations Manager in Rochester, MN. This hands-on leader will drive day-to-day operations, develop people, improve processes, ensure safety, and deliver great customer experiences across the location.

Requires 4+ years in operations/logistics, 2+ years supervisory, and a high school diploma. In-office role with standard daytime hours and competitive salary. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or distribution.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and warehouse processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational and customer-service skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations associates and leaders.
• Manage daily productivity, staffing, inventory, and customer service.
• Foster a safe culture and enforce policies.
• Oversee receiving, shipping, and materials management.
• Collaborate with Sales, HR, and Supply Chain for service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and controls.
• Monitor KPIs and manage operating budgets.
• Oversee facility, fleet, and assets with corporate support.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Project coordination

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 about 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 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

Viking Electric

Location: Rochester, MN

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday (in-office)

Base Salary: $81,000 - $111,000 annually (pay increases within range based on comparable people management experience brought to role)

*Compensation for this position includes salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base wage may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

Build a strong operation. Lead a strong team.

Viking Electric is looking for an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations at one of our locations. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and creating a safe, efficient operation that delivers a great customer experience.

What You'll Do

As an Operations Manager, you'll oversee key areas of the location's operations, including:

• Lead, develop, and support operations associates and leaders
• Manage daily productivity, workflow, staffing, inventory, fleet, and customer service
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Oversee receiving, shipping, project material management, delivery, counter sales, inventory, facilities, and assets
• Partner with Sales, Human Resources, and Corporate Supply Chain to provide consistent and responsive customer service
• Drive continuous improvement in service, business processes, inventory control, and loss control
• Monitor operational KPIs and manage operating expenses within established budgets
• Oversee the facility, grounds, fleet, and operational assets in collaboration with corporate resources

What We’re Looking For

Required experience:

• 4+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or a distribution environment
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, DOT rules and regulations
• Knowledge of distribution and warehouse processes, equipment, and procedures
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical‑thinking, and customer‑service skills
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team
• Ability to work effectively across departments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in both office and operations environments
• Moderate travel
• Role may involve operating powered industrial equipment and physical activities including lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, and squatting

Why This Role?

This position gives you the opportunity to make an impact across the entire operation, from people leadership and safety to inventory, customer service, fleet, facilities, and operational performance. If you're a hands‑on leader who enjoys building teams and continuously improving how work gets done, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer You

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• 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.

Learn More About Us

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