DC Operations Lead — Inventory, Safety & Improvement

Watts Water Technologies; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Professional development

Employee discounts

Fitness reimbursements

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Franklin, NH, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, staff coaching, and inventory control within a distribution environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing short-term performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience with 7+ years in leadership, strong ERP knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of leadership experience, or 10+ years with leadership accountability.
• Advanced working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to a team of warehouse employees, ensuring daily operations are staffed, organized, and executed effectively.
• Coach, develop, and support employees through regular feedback and training, while setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for performance, attendance, and safety.
• Own short-term operational performance for the distribution center, including productivity, inventory accuracy, safety metrics, and service levels.
• Plan and optimize warehouse layouts, workflows, and material handling methods to support safe, efficient receiving, storage, and shipping operations.
• Oversee inventory control activities, including cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including process, layout, and system enhancements that improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Establish work procedures, schedules, and staffing plans to meet operational requirements while balancing service levels and labor efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze operational and productivity reports; identify trends and implement corrective actions as required.
• Make independent operational decisions within established guidelines to address staffing, workflow, inventory, and service-level issues.
• Provide primary operational input into hiring, performance management, discipline, and employee development decisions.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; promote a strong safety culture through incident reporting and follow-up.
• Partner with the DC Manager and cross-functional teams to support departmental planning, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

10+ years of progressive, leadership-focused experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Watts Water Technologies in Franklin, NH, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, staff coaching, and inventory control within a distribution environment. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing short-term performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience with 7+ years in leadership, strong ERP knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.