Distribution Center Supervisor

The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth's most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

The Distribution Supervisor is a salaried leadership position responsible for the, accurate and efficient processing of workflow through an assigned area. You will be largely focused on receiving, picking, packing, and shipping warehousing functions within distribution environment. You will need to have a working knowledge of warehouse automation solutions, achieve main process and operational cost improvements following established company procedures and foster a safe team environment.

• Achieves process improvement. Focus on accuracy, customer value proposition, order flow/processing schedules, inventory, and expense management.
• Spend majority of workday on the floor coaching diverse teams by providing feedback on performance, which is, specific, and accurate, focusing on strengths and development opportunities.
• Motivate, recognize and rewards personal and team accomplishments.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for each team member ensuring understanding and commitment to specific goals and a collaborative work approach.
• Write and administer annual Associate performance evaluations and conduct regular career development and performance conversations.
• Track labor productivity and measurements and improve performance verses prior year and plan goals.
• Use understanding of the larger supply chain network to lead and lead departmental goals.
• Implement appropriate plans to achieve promptly.
• Analyze data to identify new opportunities for cost reduction and new ideas; provide thoughtful recommendation and standard process solutions.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with the brand, partners, and important team members across the logistics network.
• Eliminate non-value-added activities and inefficiencies. Remain competent in decision-making, risk management, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrate skills. (i.e., scheduling, expediting, planning, and coaching).
• Promote safety leadership by protecting the health of our team members.
• Directly oversee 15 hourly employees.

• Associates or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar or* 3-5 years of supervisory experience in distribution operations
• Promote teamwork and work within diversified teams* Proficiency with warehouse and distribution management software is required.* Experience with process improvement and driving change* Forecasting and make well-supported recommendations* Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access* Works at a fast pace in a rapidly changing business environment* Experience in communicating and addressing issues to senior management
• Leadership experience & experience with success around developing talent in a high volume, customer-focused environment.* Proven interpersonal, organizational, and thinking skills.* Able to multi-task & handle conflicting priorities.* Work with and influence associates of responsibility and functional expertise.* Computer skills within Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to effectively learn new systems.* Conflict resolution / solution-focused mindset.

What's In It For You:

• People-First Culture - Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Variety of Medical plan options - choose the one that is right for you!
• Sustainability - One of Newsweek's Top 400 of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for sustainability performance, three years running.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job responsibilities outside the typical office setting.