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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.\nBeing “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.\nAssistant Operations Manager\nLocation: Mankato, MN\nJob type: Full time\nSchedule: 4:00am Start, Monday-Friday\nSalary: $58,000 to $79,000 annual salary\nThe 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.\nPrimary responsibilities will include:\nResponsible for assisting in workforce management including recruitment, development, retention, and performance management of assigned operations associates.\nAssist in daily management of location operations including productivity, workflow, staffing, inventory, fleet, and customer service levels. \nProvide a safe working environment for all associates through compliance, education, and reinforcement of Viking Electric policies and procedures. \nCollaborate 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. \nInvolvement in consistently improving quality standards in service, business process, inventory control, and loss control.\nAssist in oversight of building, grounds, Viking Electric assets, facility services, operational services, and fleet in collaboration with corporate resources.\nMonthly oversight of annual operating expense budget and operational KPI's. \nRequired Experience:\n2 years’ experience in operations, logistics, or distribution environment. Supervisory and sales/counter experience preferred.\nKnowledge of progressive distribution and warehousing processes, methods and procedures and experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines. \nKnowledge of VE’s systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred.\nKnowledge of or ability to learn and enforce DOT rules and regulations.\nKeywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, package handler, operations, logistics, pick, pack, selector, select, lead, leadership\nWhat We Offer You\nWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:\n\nHealthcare plans\nDental & vision\nPaid time off\nPaid parental leave\n401(k) retirement savings with company match\nProfessional and personal development programs\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nOpportunity to become a shareholder\nEmployer-paid short- and long-term disability\nEmployer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents\nRobust wellness program\nGym reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nWe’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.\nLearn More About Us\nGet to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”\nCheck out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.\nCheck out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.\nLearn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.\nViking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nSonepar 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.\nSonepar 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 .\nEEO is the Law\nApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.\nPay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision\nSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. 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