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Operations Manager - Electrical Parts Distribution

Viking Electric
Viking Electric Salary
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
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

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.

Apply today and explore your next opportunity with Viking Electric.

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

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

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.

Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

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.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

Salary : $81,000 - $111,000

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