DC Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Watts Water Technologies; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Educational reimbursement

Wellness perks

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Sparks, NV is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead end-to-end site operations, focusing on safety, service, cost, quality, and continuous improvement. You will own inventory, receiving, put-away, order fulfillment, and staffing across multiple shifts.

This role reports to the DC Operations Director, requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 10+ years of distribution leadership, and a proven Lean/CI track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution warehousing.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and influence across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full-site operational performance, including receiving, put-away, inventory management, order fulfillment, site safety and quality.
• Drive operational excellence through disciplined execution, performance management, and KPI ownership (safety, service, cost, quality, productivity).
• Ensure optimal facility utilization, workflow design, and labor efficiency.
• Champion a proactive safety culture with zero-incident mindset and full compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems, inventory control discipline, and operational procedures to maintain high accuracy and reliability.
• Apply Lean Distribution principles, including 5S and Standard Work; Tiered Daily Management; Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions; Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke); Kaizen events and process optimization initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that drive measurable gains in productivity, cost, and service.
• Develop and manage site budgets, expenses, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial data to guide decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Align operational strategies with broader company financial and growth objectives.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing, engaged team across multiple shifts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Coach and mentor leaders to enable bench strength and succession planning.
• Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure alignment on demand, capacity, and service expectations.
• Drive communication and transparency across teams to support execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business

Tools

SAP Hana

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Watts Water Technologies in Sparks, NV is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead end-to-end site operations, focusing on safety, service, cost, quality, and continuous improvement. You will own inventory, receiving, put-away, order fulfillment, and staffing across multiple shifts.

This role reports to the DC Operations Director, requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 10+ years of distribution leadership, and a proven Lean/CI track record.