Lead Wire Cutter

There’s a Place for You at Capital

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. Within Capital 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.

Join Capital Electric Supply, the region's premier electrical distributor, and take the lead in our dynamic operations! As a Lead Wire Cutter Associate , you'll be the vital force ensuring seamless product flow and unparalleled customer service. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to apply your expertise and leadership skills to maintain optimal stock levels, drive efficiency, and help "Power Progress for Future Generations" as part of the global Sonepar family.

Summary:

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:

• 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.
• Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues, minimizing downtime.

Team Leadership

• 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; 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred

Required Skills:

• Experience with automated wire cutting machines (e.g., Reel Power, Graham International or equivalent). Familiarity with electrical wire types, gauges, and reel management. Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., Eclipse) and barcode scanning technology. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; data-driven and safety-oriented

What We Offer You

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

• 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.

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