Operations ManagerViking ElectricLocation: 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 DoAs 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 ForRequired 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 YouWe 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.
