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.

Assistant Operations Manager

Salary + Bonus Potential

Schedule: Monday to Friday 4:00am Start Time

Green Bay, WI

The candidate we are looking for will assist in managing all location specific operations functions in support of Viking Electric standardized operations processes with direct managerial oversight of Drivers, Inventory Specialist, and Receiving associates. Assist the Operations Manager in oversight of safety, workforce, receiving, shipping, project material management, facility, delivery, counter sales, inventory, and asset management. Responsible for providing positive customer experience and accurate order fulfillment within the annual established budget constraints. Responsible for assisting in maintaining operational key performance indicators (KPI's) within established quality metrics.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for assisting in workforce management including recruitment, development, retention, and performance management of assigned operations associates.
• Assist in daily management of location operations including productivity, workflow, staffing, inventory, fleet, and customer service levels.
• Provide a safe working environment for all associates through compliance, education, and reinforcement of Viking Electric policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Corporate Operations, to provide consistent, responsive, innovative, and a profitable customer service model in alignment with corporate operations standards.
• Involvement in consistently improving quality standards in service, business process, inventory control, and loss control.
• Assist in oversight of building, grounds, Viking Electric assets, facility services, operational services, and fleet in collaboration with corporate resources.
• Monthly oversight of annual operating expense budget and operational KPI's.

Required Experience:

• 2 years' experience in operations, logistics, or distribution environment. Supervisory and sales/counter experience preferred.
• Knowledge of progressive distribution and warehousing processes, methods and procedures and experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines.
• Knowledge of VE's systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and enforce DOT rules and regulations.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, package handler, operations, logistics, pick, pack, selector, select, lead, leadership

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

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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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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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