3rd Shift Manager Warehouse

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. 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.

Viking Electric

Warehouse Manager - 3rd Shift 

Minneapolis, MN

Warehouse managers oversee the operational and administrative activities for the assigned shift of the distribution center in the market. These operational activities will include receiving, shipping, project material management, wire, and inventory management. In general, this role requires someone who is interested in building and developing a solid operations team and problem solving through the challenges that come with leading a team in a vibrant warehouse environment.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and provide support to warehouse and administrative associates, assisting in day-to-day functions as needed.
• Work closely with sales managers, account managers, and account reps to provide consistent, responsive, and innovative service to the customers in the market. 
• Maintain building/grounds and company trucks; order warehouse supplies and maintain overall building security while operating within annual budget guidelines.
• Monitor and manage location’s inventory control, including on-hand balance adjustments, stock location maintenance, returns, and yearly physical inventory.
• Comply with, support and reinforce Viking policies and procedures and conform to external safety standards from DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies in order to create a safe working environment for associates.
• Coordinate operational activities with other distribution centers to ensure the continued and timely flow of delivers, transfers and other services.

Position Requirements:

• Three years experience within operations, logistics, warehouse or distribution environment, plus previous management experience preferred
• Demonstrated managerial & leadership skills with the ability to motivate team and manage conflict
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience/knowledge of warehouse technology and equipment such as forklift and RF/WMS
• Knowledge of Viking Electric’s systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, distribution, flexible, operations, logistics, manager, supply chain

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.

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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

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