Distribution Center Manager

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

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 be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Sparks, NV location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager. The DC operates one shift: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, with start times at 6am or 7am, depending upon the department.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
• When needed, perform activities within expectation of the Distribution Center (i.e: receiving, shipping, inventory control etc.).

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 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 $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York 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.

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.

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.

Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874