Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift - Watts Water Technologies Inc

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.​

As the Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift, you will oversee 2nd shift operations, ensuring production goals align with customer requirements and company objectives. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead your team in fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while driving operational efficiency and associate engagement.

You Will:

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards, as well as budget and cost control measures.

• Manage 2nd shift production and material handling to meet delivery schedules while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

• Lead daily Gemba walks and KPI board reviews to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Review production and operating reports, addressing and resolving operational and maintenance challenges.

• Improve resource use by organizing and directing workflow to meet production plans.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and root cause problem-solving to analyze and improve processes using voice-of-customer (VOC) feedback.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and peers to resolve major process and quality issues.

• Contribute to facility planning, plant layout, and other assigned projects.

• Provide feedback on important projects such as AOP development, capital planning, and manufacturing process improvements.

• Drive a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with safety rules, ensuring PPE usage, and reporting any job-related injuries or illnesses immediately.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of degree, 2+ years of experience or equivalent education and work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and their application.

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.

• Advanced level decision-making experience.

• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and engage team members.

• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and adherence to company attendance standards.

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 followingbenefits 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.