Manager Wire Cutting
About The Position
A career at Capital 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. Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, 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. Within Capital 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. The Wire Cutting Manager oversees all operations related to wire cutting, measurement accuracy, quality control, and inventory flow within the Distribution Center. This role ensures the efficient and safe operation of wire cutting machinery, coordination with warehouse and logistics teams, and adherence to production schedules and customer requirements.
Requirements
- Experience: 3–5 years in warehouse, logistics, or electrical distribution environment; 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred.
- Technical Skills: Experience with automated wire cutting machines (e.g., Reel Power, Graham International or equivalent). Familiarity with electrical wire types, gauges, and reel management. Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., Eclipse) and barcode scanning technology. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; data-driven and safety-oriented.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily wire cutting operations to meet production and order fulfillment goals.
- Schedule workloads, assign tasks, and monitor performance across all wire cutting shifts.
- Ensure efficient material flow between receiving, cutting, and shipping areas.
- Maintain real-time coordination with the Inventory, Picking, and Shipping departments to align wire orders with outbound schedules.
- Monitor output for precision, length accuracy, and quality assurance before packaging.
- Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct process inefficiencies.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse associates and salary team.
- Lead and train Wire Cutting Associates and Operators on safety, equipment use, and quality standards.
- Conduct daily start-up meetings and communicate performance targets.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
- Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and performance reviews.
- Ensure all operations comply with OSHA, Sonepar safety policies, and electrical handling standards.
- Conduct routine safety audits and ensure all associates use required PPE.
- Coordinate with the Safety and Maintenance teams for equipment inspections and incident reporting
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
