Lead Wire Cutter

Sonepar; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric is seeking a Lead Wire Cutting Associate to oversee shift operations in the distribution center. You will lead daily wire cutting, schedule workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate with Inventory, Picking, and Shipping to align orders with schedules.

You’ll train teammates on safety and quality, start-up meetings, and drive continuous improvement. Experience in warehouse or electrical distribution is required; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse, logistics, or electrical distribution environment.
• 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily wire cutting operations to meet production and order fulfillment goals.
• Schedule workloads, assign tasks, and monitor performance across all wire cutting shifts.
• Coordinate with Inventory, Picking, and Shipping to align wire orders with outbound schedules.
• Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct inefficiencies.
• Train Wire Cutting Associates on safety, equipment use, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings and communicate performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Job description

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. WithinCapital 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 Lead Wire Cutting Associate oversees the shift 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

Main Job Duties:

Operations

• Lead 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.
• Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct process inefficiencies.
• Operated advanced wire cutting machinery, ensuring precise cuts according to specifications.
• Track and report productivity, efficiency, and scrap rates; identify and correct process inefficiencies. Operated advanced wire cutting machinery, ensuring precise cuts according to specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine issues, minimizing downtime.
• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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

Qualifications Required:

• Experience: 2+ years in warehouse, logistics, or electrical distribution environment; 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; data-driven and safety-oriented

Hourly Rate : $23 - $32

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• 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)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar 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.

Sonepar 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 [e-mail] .

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