BOM & Production Control Coordinator
Watts Water Technologies
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Job summary
Watts Water Technologies, based in Hutchinson, KS, seeks a detail‑oriented coordinator to manage BOMs, part master data, and work orders in the ERP system. This onsite role supports material planning, labor tracking, and manufacturing operations within the Operations team.
You will ensure accurate data entry, proper routing, and timely material movements, partnering with production and inventory teams to keep schedules on track.
Qualifications
- Experience with BOM management and ERP systems.
- Ability to manage inventory transactions and production reporting.
- Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in ERP.
- Assign new part numbers and maintain part master information.
- Process and release work orders as generated.
- Create work orders for assemblies and subassemblies with accurate routing.
- Enter labor tracking requirements and print pick lists.
- Review completed work orders for quantities, labor, and material usage.
- Post material transactions and reconcile inventory records.
- Investigate discrepancies and close completed work orders.
- Coordinate with Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams.
- Maintain records and documentation for production control.
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Job description
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.
This detail‑oriented and analytical individual, as part of the Operations team, is responsible for coordinating workflow across manufacturing departments to support efficient production execution. The role maintains accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), processes work orders, supports inventory transactions, and ensures production information is entered and maintained accurately within the ERP system to facilitate material planning, labor tracking, and manufacturing operations. This position reports to the VP of Operations. This role is onsite and based in Hutchinson, KS.
- Create and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) within the ERP system, making corrections and updates as required.
- Assign new part numbers and maintain part master information in accordance with company standards.
- Process and release work orders as they are generated.
- Create and maintain work orders for manufactured assemblies, ensuring routing and material structures are accurate and complete.
- Create work orders for subassemblies and component parts and enter labor tracking requirements.
- Print boiler pick lists and distribute work orders to the appropriate production departments.
- Review completed work orders to verify quantities produced, labor reporting, and material usage.
- Post material transactions and receive completed parts into inventory after verifying accuracy.
- Investigate and correct discrepancies related to work orders, inventory transactions, and labor reporting.
- Close completed work orders in the ERP system.
- Coordinate with Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory personnel to support manufacturing schedules and workflow requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production control activities.
- Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the VP, Operations or Company management.
- Demonstrate accountability, integrity, transparency, and commitment to continuous improvement.
N/A
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing, production planning, inventory control, ERP systems, or BOM management.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, spreadsheets, and email applications.
- Strong understanding of inventory transactions, physical inventory processes, and production reporting.
- Strong mathematical aptitude and logical reasoning skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with numbers, data, and system transactions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and resolve data‑related issues.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer‑based work.
- Ability to grasp, stoop, squat, and perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
- Must successfully complete employment eligibility and satisfactory complete background checks, including drug screening, and required pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Accounting, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
- Previous experience in production control, manufacturing planning, inventory control, materials management, or ERP administration.
- Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Experience processing manufacturing work orders and labor reporting transactions.
- Knowledge of manufacturing routing structures and production scheduling concepts.
- Experience with inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy programs.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Familiarity with MRP, ERP, or other manufacturing planning systems.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, process standardization, or operational efficiency initiatives.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
- 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.
While performing the job duties, the employee will primarily work in an office environment within a manufacturing facility and will have regular interaction with production personnel and warehouse operations. Occasional visits to production and inventory areas may be required to verify materials, inventory, and work order information.
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 such as typing, data entry, and mouse usage. Ability to read production documents, reports, inventory records, and computer screens. Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and production personnel. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. Ability to move throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing areas as necessary. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp objects while reviewing inventory or production information. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when entering manufacturing areas.
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.
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/
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.
Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse, HVAC and Hot Water, Plumbing and Flow Control, Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting.
We are a $1.9billion global company, listed on the NewYork Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages.
As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing 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.
We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.
Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas
Ames & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Asia‑Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China
About 5,000 employees
http://www.watts.com/
http://www.wattsindustries.com/
http://www.wattsasia.com/
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