Distribution Lead - First Shift

Watts Water Technologies; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

10 paid holidays and PTO

Education reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements and employee...

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Groveport, OH is seeking a Distribution Center Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities, lead a team, and ensure safe and on-schedule operations. This on-site role reports to the Distribution Center Supervisor and occupies first shift, 6:00am–2:30pm, with possible overtime to meet shipping demands.

You will manage workflow, dock assignments, inventory counts, and training, while maintaining quality and adherence to company policies and SOPs to drive department

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory handling.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Ability to identify products, labels and packaging requirements.
• Ability to use warehouse systems and RF scanners.
• Prior warehouse or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks to team members.
• Monitor dock assignments, truck arrivals, and inventory counts.
• Support training and problem solving within the team.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse area.
• Communicate status and issues to the Supervisor.
• Assist with adjusting procedures to meet shipping schedules.
• Ensure compliance with policies and SOPs.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Equipment operation

Product identification

Record keeping

RF scanners / ERP systems

Leadership experience

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS systems

RF scanners

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 Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating workflow, assisting team members, and ensuring assigned department activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role works closely with the Supervisor to prioritize work, communicate operational needs, support training and problem solving, maintain quality and inventory standards, and help drive department efficiency overall. The DC Lead serves as a working lead and point of contact for employees while helping ensure compliance with company policies, safety expectations, and standard operating procedures. This position reports to the Distribution Center Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Groveport, OH. First Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, OT at the beginning of the shift, if necessary.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in accordance with department operating instructions, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Review work schedules and department status with the Supervisor to support daily operational priorities.
• Coordinate work assignments and provide directions to employees under Supervisor guidance.
• Coordinate truck arrivals, dock assignments, and daily inventory counts.
• Monitor product movement and staging to ensure materials are properly identified, organized, and kept separate as required.
• Assist with work assignments or reassignments to support efficient use of labor, equipment, and order flow.
• Support employees by answering questions, solving problems, reviewing quality, and assisting with training.
• Keep the Supervisor informed of shipping status, operational issues, safety concerns, and other problems as they occur.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and problem solving within the warehouse environment.
• Report equipment issues or malfunctions to the Supervisor and Maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Coordinate multiple tasks and respond quickly to operational issues.
• Assist the Supervisor with adjusting work procedures to meet shipping schedules and department priorities.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving work-related issues.
• Support efficient department operations in the absence of the Supervisor, within assigned authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, product flow, inventory handling, and procedures within the assigned area.
• Ability to operate or learn specified warehouse equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to identify products, parts, labels, packaging requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to complete required operational records accurately and on time.
• Ability to use warehouse systems, RF scanners, or similar technology as required by the assigned area.
• Prior warehouse, distribution, logistics, or related experience required; lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work safely, support team members, and model company expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: Previous lead, trainer, coordinator, or informal leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Shipping Operations: Prior experience with shipping, dock operations, staging, small parcel, LTL, or outbound order flow.
• Warehouse Systems: Experience using warehouse systems, RF scanners, ERP/WMS platforms, SAP, or similar technology.
• Training and Coaching: Experience training, coaching, or supporting team members on standard work, safety expectations, quality, and productivity requirements.

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 Conditions

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 may, at times, be required to be present on the distribution floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Groveport, OH location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor. Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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