Distribution Center Manager

Watts Water; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water seeks a Distribution Center Manager for its Sparks, NV facility. You will lead end-to-end site operations, focusing on safety, service, cost, and quality, reporting to the DC Operations Director and guiding on-floor leadership across multiple shifts.

The role emphasizes Lean/CI, KPI ownership, budget management, and building a high-performing team. Collaboration with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales is essential to meet demand and drive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution warehousing.
• Strong data-driven decision making and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full-site operational performance including receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, safety and quality.
• Drive Lean/Continuous Improvement and KPI ownership.
• Lead a multi-shift team and develop bench strength.
• Develop and manage site budgets and cost initiatives.
• Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align on demand and capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Hana

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.

Scope of Position

The Distribution Center (DC) Manager serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for delivering best-in-class performance. This role leads to end-to-end site operations with a focus on safety, service excellence, operational efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.The DC Manager drives a high-performance culture, aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve business objectives while enhancing customer experience and optimizing cost. This position is critical to delivering operational excellence and enabling growth by ensuring that the distribution center operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer and business expectations. The DC Manager plays a key role in shaping culture, driving performance, and building scalable processes for the future.This role reports to the DC Operations Director and is on-site at the Sparks, NV facility, supporting a multi-shift operation. The position requires regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasional weekend support as needed to ensure operational continuity.

Primary Job Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or related field (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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Hana

General Applicable Company Competencies

• 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.

Working Condition

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a distribution facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You will be required to be present on the warehouse floor and will