Warehouse Operations Manager

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.

Operations Manager

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.

Viking Electric is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations at one of our locations. In this role, you’ll oversee safety, workforce management, inventory, receiving, shipping, fleet, delivery, customer service, and overall operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are passionate about driving efficiency and team performance, this is a great opportunity to make a large impact.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Work Environment

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.

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 

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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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