Warehouse Manager

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.

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.

As the Warehouse Manager, you will manage all warehouse activities, including receiving and storing goods, ensuring efficient delivery, managing inventory levels, and supervising staff. You'll participate in developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing methodologies to enhance department efficiency, decrease costs, and surpass internal customer expectations. You will be onsite in Fort Worth, TX and report to the Materials Manager.

You Will:

• Supervising stockroom staff and overseeing daily activities.

• Manage, evaluate, and report on stockroom productivity.

• Coordinate the receipt of supplier shipments, ensuring materials are stored in appropriate locations, and addressing any discrepancies.

• Ensure adherence to the kitting schedule and monitoring stockouts, with a focus on backfilling.

• Implement and maintain KPIs to measure on-time kit delivery, inventory levels, and stockouts.

• Pulling parts orders and service kits, striving to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.

• Ensure accurate transaction processing in the ERP system.

• Resolve inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause analysis on inventory adjustments, implementing measures to maintain accuracy.

• Assist in the implementation of Kanban and Supermarket systems.

• Conducting layered audits to promote safety and maintain 5S standards.

• Developing procedures for standard work and providing training to employees.

• Planning, promoting, and organizing department training activities to ensure employees receive appropriate job-related training.

• Leading hiring, training, and performance management efforts for the warehouse team.

• Mentoring and developing warehouse team members for future roles and coverage during absences.

• Supervision of up to 30 employees- 3 stockroom leads, receiving specialist, materials handlers

• Perform annual performance appraisals

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

• APICS certification is highly desirable

• 7-10 years of relevant warehouse experience

• Prior supervision or management experience is required

• Background in working within a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience with providing exceptional customer service

Watts in it for you:

• 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.