Wire Department Manager

US Electrical Services•Cedar Heights, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maurice Electrical Supply, an affiliate of U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), is seeking a Wire Department Manager to lead its expanding wire operation in Landover, Maryland. The department is adding 45,000 square feet and aims to double cutting volume and handle 1,000 cuts per day. The manager will oversee people, production planning, inventory, equipment, safety, and service, while working actively on the floor to direct work, develop associates, and solve problems. Occasional cutting support may be needed during demand surges. This role offers the opportunity to help organize the expanded space, build the team and operating processes, and improve department performance. The manager will work with sales, purchasing, and delivery teams to support wire opportunities and dependable service across the company’s footprint.

Requirements

Leadership experience in wire manufacturing, wire processing, electrical distribution, or a related production environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with teams and leadership.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to lead people, organize a busy operation, and turn growth goals into practical operating plans.
Strong inventory, equipment, and production management skills.
Visible, approachable leadership style and willingness to assist the team during peak demand.
Analytical and financial acumen for budget oversight and performance analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions.
Commitment to fostering a high-performance work culture.

Nice To Haves

Background with a wire manufacturer, particularly experience in production supervision, plant operations, scheduling, or continuous improvement.
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, schedule, and develop associates; set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results.
Match staffing and equipment capacity to demand, establish daily priorities, and meet customer commitments.
Organize the expanded space, including equipment placement, reel storage, material flow, and staging.
Identify bottlenecks, improve workflows, reduce downtime, and establish consistent procedures.
Maintain accurate reel footage and stock records, manage remnants, reduce scrap, and coordinate replenishment with purchasing.
Establish safe operating practices, maintain training standards, and oversee preventive maintenance.
Monitor productivity, labor costs, accuracy, and service levels; recommend investments and improvements that support profitable growth.
Work with sales, purchasing, and delivery teams to support wire opportunities and provide dependable service throughout the company’s footprint.
Direct work on the floor, develop associates, solve problems, and provide occasional cutting support during demand surges.