Second Shift Cutting Supervisor – Growth & Benefits Lead

American Wire Group; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Team events

Job summary

Classic Wire and Cable (CWC) is hiring a Second Shift Cutting Supervisor to lead cutting operations from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with no weekends. You’ll train staff, ensure safe equipment use, and work with the expeditor to meet schedules.

You will oversee quality and efficiency in cutting, rework damaged cable, manage inventory, and report metrics to management. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant training and/or certification as a Wire Cutter.
• 2+ years experience as a Wire Cutter Supervisor or similar.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Reliable with strong attendance and discipline.
• Loyal and supportive of AWG values.
• Good listener and team player.
• Excellent communicator with supervisors and team.
• Willing to pitch in with other tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage cutting staff and ensure equipment is operated safely during cutting or respooling.
• Train department staff on cut machines, forklift, ticket process, and handling of wire/cable.
• Rework and scrap damaged cable.
• Keep cutting area clean and organized; ensure PPE usage.
• Work with Order expeditor to complete orders as scheduled.
• Train staff on additional service work (parallel, coiling, cuts).
• Ensure customer requirements are followed (packaging, reel markings).
• Maintain inventory of operating supplies.
• Record and provide department metrics to management.
• Participate in interview process for new staff.
• Coordinate with project manager on large shipments for on-time delivery.
• Maintain facility security (alarms, doors when not operational).
• Daily call with warehouse and sales.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Develop processes and strategies to improve workflow.
• Attend training for duties related to position.
• Assist during inventory and with duties as needed.

Skills

Wire Cutter

Blueprint Reading

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Leadership

Attendance & Discipline

Education

High School Diploma

Wire Cutter Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Classic Wire and Cable (CWC) is hiring a Second Shift Cutting Supervisor to lead cutting operations from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with no weekends. You’ll train staff, ensure safe equipment use, and work with the expeditor to meet schedules.

You will oversee quality and efficiency in cutting, rework damaged cable, manage inventory, and report metrics to management. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.