Facility Operations Manager – Pewaukee, WI

Overview

Allied Wire & Cable , a GCG company, is seeking a dynamic Facility Operations Manager to lead our Pewaukee, Wisconsin facility, a key hub in our supply chain operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse range of value-added services and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

As the Facility Operations Manager, youll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Pewaukee, Wisconsin location. Youll lead a dedicated team of 10 warehouse employees that handle shipping and receiving and various wire and cable value-added activities including striping, drum packing, regular spooling, big cut activity, and twisting operations.

Your mission will be to maintain and enhance the established positive culture and operational improvements of this facility. Youll be at the forefront of our efforts to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while continuously improving our processes and efficiency.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a passion for operational excellence, and can balance strategic thinking with practical, day-to-day management.

What you’ll do

Manage daily operations of a 10-person team, overseeing various value-added services including striping, giant drum packing, spooling, and twisting

Ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct monthly inspections, and foster a strong safety culture

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain quality management systems (e.g., ISO)

Optimize workflow to process approximately tickets and customer orders daily

Maintain and improve facility equipment and layout

Promote cross-training and accountability among team members

Monitor and enhance customer satisfaction through quality control and production audits

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in facility operations management, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment

Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies and quality management systems

Exposure to 5S continuous improvement principles strongly preferred

Ability to read a variety of communications, work tickets, packing slips, emails, memos and follow directions as written. You must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written directions.

Experience with ERP and supply chain systems

Mechanical acumen and ability to manage facility maintenance

Excellent leadership and team development skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness

Familiarity with operational excellence programs and tools (e.g., RedZone) is a plus

What we offer

Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus

Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more

19 PTO days with 7 company paid holidays

401K plan with employer contribution

Company paid – Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About Allied Wire & Cable (AWC)

Allied Wire & Cable was founded in 1987 and acquired by GCG in 2021. We are a market-leading, value-added distributor of wire and cable-based connectivity and industrial automation solutions. We proudly serve the industrial OEM, factory automation, communications, and building technology markets.

About GCG

At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the county. Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused .

GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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Job Locations US-WI-Pewaukee

ID 2024-1531

Category Operations

Position Type Regular Full-Time