What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor position at Capital Electric?
Capital Electric is seeking a motivated and experienced 2nd Shift Wire Cutting Supervisor to join our team at the Central Distribution Center (CDC) in the DMV area. This a critical, hands-on leadership role where you will manage essential wire cutting and order fulfillment functions, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will play a key role in our operations, driving productivity and communicating directly with our sales team and customers. Summary: The Wire Cutting Supervisor 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:OperationsSupervise 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 LeadershipLead 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 & ComplianceEnsure 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: 3–5 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-orientedCompany DescriptionCapital 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 46,000 associates around the globe.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000