Lead Wire Cutter

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.
• Operate advanced wire cutting machinery, ensuring precise cuts according to specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine issues, minimizing downtime.
• 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.
• Cook with the Safety and Maintenance teams for equipment inspections and incident reporting.

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.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; data-driven and safety-oriented.
• Experience: 2+ years in warehouse, logistics, or electrical distribution environment; 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation: $23 - 26/hr plus $1/hr shift differential
• Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm (when we hit our busy season, schedule will move to 7:00pm - 3:30am)
• Location: Aurora, CO
• What We Offer You:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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