Distribution Operations Supervisor

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.​

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts by performing the following duties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plans layout of warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped. Determines methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock, and related tasks.
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels.
• Oversees activities of daily cycle count program.
• 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.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• 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.
• Addresses errors and complaints.
• Interprets company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and productivity records.
• Perform routine housekeeping to ensure area operates within parameters that conform to environmental and safety standards.
• Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and abide by safety rules.
• Must report any job-related injury and/or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
• Must maintain attendance and punctuality standards as established by company.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Associates or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar and/or
• 3-5+ years in a managerial role in manufacturing, warehouse or inventory control setting
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in warehousing and logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word is required
• SAP Experience Preferred
• Understanding of LEAN business practices is preferred
• Working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply chain concepts.
• Familiar with procedures, logistics for major home stores including palletizing, load balancing, height and width restrictions, pallet overhang restrictions, pallet wrap and banding requirements, pallet specifications. 

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISON:

• Directly supervises 20+ employees in the distribution center.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*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 lift and/or move up to 35 pounds alone, 80 lbs. with assistance.  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 manufacturing environment.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel Required:  10%

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