Wire Room Lead – Precision, Urgency & Team Growth

Shepherd Electric Supply; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with opportunity to

Growth into new markets

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Paid vacation and personal time

401(k) with employer match

Stable organization with 130+ years of

Ownership culture — people come first

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD is seeking a dedicated Wire Room Manager to lead a critical distribution-center function. You will ensure accurate wire cuts, timely order fulfillment, and precise material tracking to keep contractor projects on schedule.

You will coach and develop the wire room team, collaborate with sales, fulfillment, and purchasing, and uphold safety standards while maintaining smooth daily operations and inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of management experience with a workforce of similar size and scope.
• Wire room, wire cutting, or electrical distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ability to maintain accurate material tracking sheets.
• Pallet jack and reach truck certification required or ability to obtain through onsite training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills — comfortable working with sales, operations, and cross-location teams.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to cover alternate shifts when operational needs require it.
• Electrical product knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete pre‑employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily wire cuts and ensure accuracy to specification.
• Maintain accurate material tracking sheets in Excel and ensure stock reflects reality.
• Lead, coach, and develop wire room staff to reduce reliance on individuals.
• Coordinate with sales, fulfillment, and purchasing to manage large or time-sensitive wire orders.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the wire room and related operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD is seeking a dedicated Wire Room Manager to lead a critical distribution-center function. You will ensure accurate wire cuts, timely order fulfillment, and precise material tracking to keep contractor projects on schedule.

You will coach and develop the wire room team, collaborate with sales, fulfillment, and purchasing, and uphold safety standards while maintaining smooth daily operations and inventory integrity.