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 https://www.vikingelectric.com/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.

Solutions Center Production Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: 6:00am start time Monday thru Friday
Total Compensation: $69,000 - $94,000 annual salary range

*Compensation for this position includes base salary, annual bonus opportunity, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role

What You’ll Do

As the Solutions Center Production Manager, you will lead daily operations within our busy assembly, modification, and distribution environment. In this role, you’ll ensure efficient production workflows, maintain high quality and safety standards, and drive performance across a growing team. You’ll collaborate with sales, purchasing, marketing, and operations to deliver accurate, innovative, and on‑time solutions for our customers.

You will...

• Oversee daily production and shipping schedules through close coordination with sales, operations, and purchasing.
• Manage inventory accuracy, including adjustments, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and production areas meet safety, performance, and reliability standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members; provide ongoing support and performance feedback.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Estimate and assign labor charges to ensure cost alignment with operational budgets.
• Oversee facility maintenance, warehouse supplies, and building security.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• 3+ years of manufacturing/assembly management experience (panel shop, harness manufacturing, or skilled trades preferred). 
• Electrical and mechanical background required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and write technical procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC skills.
• Valid driver’s license; up to 15% travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

What We Offer You

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

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 

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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