Leadperson I

Watts; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development & education

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Watts is seeking a Leadperson I to assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily operations within the department, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will support the Supervisor in meeting safety, quality, and pace metrics, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

In this permanent role, you will wear PPE, adhere to Watts' Code of Conduct, and help ensure process controls, quality guidelines, and documentation are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety rules.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Good attendance and punctuality as per company standards.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, following safety rules and regulations, and report job-related injuries or illnesses to the Supervisor.
• Lead by example, adhering to the Watts Code of Conduct, and promote continuous improvement and mutual respect within the team.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and guidelines. Ensure team members complete required in-process inspections and documentation to track process control.
• Coordinate activities to maximize labor and equipment efficiency, ensuring pace requirements are met without compromising safety, quality, or standard operating procedures.
• Identify and address process and personnel issues promptly, escalating as needed to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assess training needs and assist in the development of team members as directed by the Supervisor.
• Participate in daily communication meetings to stay aligned with team goals and expectations.
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain environmental and safety standards in the department.

Skills

PPE usage

Confidentiality

Attendance & punctuality

Manufacturing basics

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As the Leadperson I, you will assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily operations within the department, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Under the guidance of the Production Supervisor, you will support the Supervisor in meeting safety, quality, and pace metrics, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

You Will

• Maintain a safe work environment, following safety rules and regulations, and escape concerns immediately. Report job-related injuries or illnesses to the Supervisor.
• Lead by example, adhering to the Watts Code of Conduct, and promote continuous improvement and mutual respect within the team.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and guidelines. Ensure team members complete required in-process inspections and documentation to track process control.
• Coordinate activities to maximize labor and equipment efficiency, ensuring pace requirements are met without compromising safety, quality, or standard operating procedures.
• Identify and address process and personnel issues promptly, escalating as needed to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assess training needs and assist in the development of team members as directed by the Supervisor.
• Participate in daily communication meetings to stay aligned with team goals and expectations.
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain environmental and safety standards in the department.

You Have

• A High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with safety rules.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Good attendance and punctuality as per company standards.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you

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

• 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.