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, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Pewaukee, Wisconsin location. You'll 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. You'll 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, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world.  With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

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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