Wire Operations Manager

Scott Electric Company

Greensburg (Westmoreland County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Employee assistance program

ESOP

Job summary

Scott Electric Company in Greensburg, PA, is seeking a hands-on Wire Operations Manager to lead all wire room operations. You will drive safe, accurate, and efficient processing of wire orders while maintaining inventory accuracy and excellent customer service across the company.

The ideal candidate has warehouse supervisory experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of continuous improvement in a fast-paced wholesale electrical distribution environment.

Qualifications

Previous warehouse supervisory or management experience required.
Experience in electrical distribution and wire and cable cutting required.
Knowledge of electrical wire products, gauges, reel sizes; preferred.
Experience operating wire-cutting and material-handling equipment.
Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to travel at least 25% of schedule.
Proficient with Infor Cloud Suite Distribution ERP system.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of all warehouse wire rooms.
Coordinate wire room workflow with warehouse, shipping, receiving, sales, purchasing, and operations personnel.
Schedule and prioritize wire cuts based on customer requirements, delivery schedules, and workload.
Maintain accurate wire inventory, including reel footage and locations.
Protect safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service across the department.
Develop standardized procedures for cutting, measuring, labeling, staging, and inventory control.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Leadership

Inventory control

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Infor Cloud Suite Distribution ERP

Job description

Overview:

Founded in 1946 in the city of Greensburg, PA, Scott Electric Company is one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States, and has grown into a thriving business with storefront locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia. Opportunities exist for career-oriented individuals who are interested in successfully serving a customer base of electrical, mechanical, general contractors, industry, government agencies, municipalities, and retail hardware and building supply markets.

At Scott Electric Company, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We value the diverse perspectives and talents each person brings and believe that our differences make us stronger.

All employees are subject to and must execute an Employment Agreement that includes a restrictive covenant (Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure). This restrictive covenant is for 3 years or within 100 miles of any Scott Electric location.

Scott Electric is seeking an experienced, hands-on Wire Operations Manager to lead and manage all wire room operations. This position is responsible for the safe, accurate, efficient, and profitable processing of wire and cable orders while maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and customer service throughout the entire company.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who understands warehouse operations, takes ownership of results, holds employees accountable, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced wholesale electrical distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Wire Room Operations

Manage the day-to-day operations of all warehouse wire rooms.
Work with warehouse managers to ensure proper wire room procedures are being followed.
Schedule and prioritize wire cuts based on customer requirements, delivery schedules, and workload.
Ensure all wire and cable is cut accurately to customer specifications.
Verify proper measuring, labeling, tagging, packaging, and staging of completed wire orders.
Monitor daily production and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
Coordinate wire room workflow with warehouse, shipping, receiving, sales, purchasing, and operations personnel.
Manage large, special, and time-sensitive wire orders to ensure customer commitments are met.

Inventory & Cost Control

Maintain accurate wire and cable inventory, including reel footage and material locations.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and wire footage variances.
Conduct and oversee cycle counts and assist with physical inventory.
Monitor wire scrap, remnants, short reels, and reusable material.
Establish procedures to minimize scrap and maximize the value recovered from remaining wire.
Monitor productivity, cut accuracy, scrap percentage, and other key performance indicators.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control operating costs.

Leadership & Employee Management

Supervise, train, coach, and develop wire room employees.
Establish clear productivity and performance expectations.
Monitor employee performance and provide regular feedback.
Hold employees accountable for safety, accuracy, productivity, attendance, and company policies.
Assist with training, performance reviews, and corrective action when necessary.
Build a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Safety & Equipment

Maintain safe, clean, and organized wire rooms.
Ensure employees follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
Ensure proper operation of wire cutting machines, forklifts, reel handling equipment, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Ensure employees receive proper training before operating equipment.
Identify unsafe conditions and correct them immediately.

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate wire room processes and recommend improvements to workflow, layout, equipment, staffing, and procedures.
Develop standardized procedures for cutting, measuring, labeling, staging, inventory control, and scrap management.
Use operational data to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
Work closely with management to establish and track departmental goals and performance standards.
Help implement technology and process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Previous warehouse supervisory or management experience required.
Experience in electrical distribution and wire and cable cutting is a must.
Knowledge of electrical wire and cable products, gauges, conductor types, reel sizes, and wire-cutting procedures preferred.
Experience operating or supervising the operation of wire-cutting and material-handling equipment.
Strong understanding of warehouse inventory control and cycle-counting procedures.
Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple orders and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel at least 25% of schedule.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.
Basic computer skills and experience working with Infor Cloud Suite Distribution ERP system.
Ability to analyze productivity, inventory, and operational reports.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a warehouse environment around moving equipment and heavy wire reels.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical activities associated with warehouse operations.
Ability to safely lift and move materials as required by the position.
Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and noise levels.

What We’re Looking For

Scott Electric is looking for a manager who will take ownership of all company wire rooms. The successful candidate will be visible in all company wire rooms, understand the work being performed, establish clear expectations, and ensure the department consistently delivers:

Safety Accuracy Productivity Inventory Control Customer Service

This is a hands-on management position for someone who can lead people, improve processes, solve problems, and ensure that every wire order leaving Scott Electric is completed correctly, safely, and on time.

Scott Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: