Distribution Lead - Second Shift

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinates the supply and movement of parts and materials throughout the assigned areas of the department. Assist employees as needed by answering question, giving instructions, and training. Performs various duties throughout the department to expedite pulling orders and shipping finished goods, maintain quality standards, and ensure departmental efficiency by performing the following duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs job duties as per the Department Operating Instructions

• Reviews with Supervisor work schedule and status of department production

• Delegates work assignments to employees and give instructions

• Coordinates truck arrivals and dock assignments and perform daily counts of inventory

• Monitors the placement of finished goods to ensure all products and components are kept separate

• Reviews with the supervisor when making work assignments or reassignments, as needed, to make the most efficient use of employees and orders

• Assists employees by solving problems, answering questions, reviewing quality, and training employees

• Keeps supervisor informed of the status of shipping items or problems as they occur

• Establish and maintain problem solving and communications within a manufacturing warehouse environment

• Makes minor adjustments and repairs to specified equipment

• Cleans immediate work area

• Coordinate multiple tasks and be quick to respond to issues

• Supervisor and Distribution Lead will establish or adjust work procedures to meet shipping schedules

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

• Reports equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and Maintenance Personnel

• Be responsible to efficiently run the department in the absence of the Supervisor

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required

MANAGEMENT:

None

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the product and the procedures within the assigned area.

• Must be skilled in the use of specified equipment and have a thorough knowledge of assigned valves, their parts, identification, quality standards, and packaging requirements

• Must be able to complete specified records of production and machine output

• Must know various parts codes and identification numbers

• Three to six months work experience is required to become proficient in most phases of the job

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 warehouse and/or office environment

• As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

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.

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.