Leadperson - 2nd Shift

Watts Water Technologies; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays & PTO

Professional development

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Franklin, NH seeks a self-directed manufacturing professional to assist the supervisor and keep the regulator department running smoothly. You’ll help meet customer demands, troubleshoot issues, and drive daily operations on the factory floor.

You will lead tier meetings, support lean improvements, enforce 5S, and promote safety. A high school diploma and 4+ years of manufacturing experience are required, along with the ability to pass background checks and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and culture for all associates, following all safety rules and regulations, and escalating all safety concerns immediately.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
• Assist employees by solving problems, answering questions, reviewing quality, and training employees.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems, coordinate with maintenance and other support departments to maintain the production schedule.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous process improvement with the CI team.

Skills

Lean concepts

5S

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

This self-directed and detail-orientated individual is responsible for assisting the supervisor of the department, as well as orderly operation of the regulator department. This includes completion of production orders in a timely fashion, support of lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving. This position reports to the Production Supervisor, is onsite, and is based in Franklin, NH.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and culture for all associates, following all safety rules and regulations, and escalating all safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure that any job-related injury and/or illness is reported immediately to the Supervisor.
• Maintain constant communication with the supervisor to coordinate work assignments to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
• Assist employees by solving problems, answering questions, reviewing quality, and training employees.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems, coordinate with maintenance and other support departments as needed to maintain the production schedule.
• Act as an informal leader and influence without authority, abiding by our Code of Conduct and in accordance with our values to engage employees and build positive employee relations in a professional manner.
• Lead daily tier meetings.
• Drives continuous process improvement in coordination with the CI team.
• Drives inventory accuracy.
• Maintain primary work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality standards; wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Production Supervisor or Company management.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of related manufacturing experience
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

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 in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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 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 $1.9 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. 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, a 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