The posting
We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position
The DC Supervisor leads outbound distribution operations to ensure safe, accurate, on-time, and cost-effective order fulfillment. This position oversees hourly team members, drives operational performance, promotes a culture of safety, and ensures compliance. The Supervisor partners with leadership to optimize productivity, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is responsible for supervision of 20+ associates.
This position reports to the Regional Distribution Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Groveport, OH.
Second Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm to 11pm (OT after shift)
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads, coaches, develop, and motivates a team of 20 or more employees in the distribution center.
- Builds ownership, accountability, teamwork, inclusion, urgency, and follow-through.
- Sets clear expectations for safety, quality, service, productivity, attendance, conduct, and performance.
- Provides feedback, recognition, training, coaching, and corrective action in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Aligns staffing to workload, maintains time and productivity records, addresses concerns promptly, and develops future leaders.
- Ensure operational goals are met for productivity, quality, service, and cost.
- Oversee receiving and/or shipping activities and maintain accurate inventory at the location level.
- Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
- Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Standardizes work procedures and creates SOPs to improve efficiency of warehouse operations.
- Prepares composite reports for daily key metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in distribution and supervisory experience managing hourly associates in a high-volume warehouse.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, hold people accountability, and deliver operational results.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of SAP Hana preferred or similar warehouse management system, outbound distribution, order fulfillment, transportation, inventory control, KPIs, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools.
- Ability to achieve and maintain required material handling equipment certification, including safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, or other site-required equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of LEAN business practices is preferred
General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a distribution facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the distribution floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Groveport, OH location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
- Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
- Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
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Watts in it for you:
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
