CDC General Manager - Milwaukee
Sonepar•Milwaukee, WI
•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite
About The Position
Viking Electric is seeking a strategic and results-driven Central Distribution Center (CDC) General Manager to lead our Minneapolis distribution operation through a team of high-performing leaders. In this role, you will drive safety, service, productivity, inventory performance, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support customer commitments and business growth. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain operations while developing the next generation of operational leaders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, fulfillment, or related operational environments.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience.
- Experience leading managers, supervisors, or multi-functional operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse, inventory, transportation, and distribution operations.
- Demonstrated success developing talent, leading change, and driving operational results.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience leading large-scale distribution, manufacturing, or fulfillment operations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, automation, or warehouse management system (WMS) experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead all distribution center operations through a team of managers and operational leaders.
- Drive performance across safety, service, quality, productivity, and inventory accuracy.
- Develop leaders through coaching, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Optimize labor, inventory, and capacity to support business objectives and customer expectations.
- Champion continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Manage operating expenses, assets, and performance metrics to deliver efficient and profitable operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and results.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
