DC Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Watts Water•Groveport, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The DC Supervisor leads outbound distribution operations at Watts’ Groveport, Ohio distribution center. The role oversees 20 or more hourly associates and is responsible for safe, accurate, timely, and cost-effective order fulfillment. The Supervisor drives operational performance, safety, compliance, productivity, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement, and reports to the Regional Distribution Manager. This is an onsite, second-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is based primarily in an office environment at the distribution facility, with occasional presence on the distribution floor and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Watts describes its mission as providing safe, clean water and protecting the planet’s water resources. The company highlights a team-oriented and supportive culture, opportunities for learning and development, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of leadership experience in distribution, including supervisory experience managing hourly associates in a high-volume warehouse.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, hold people accountable, and deliver operational results.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of outbound distribution, order fulfillment, transportation, inventory control, KPIs, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools.
Ability to achieve and maintain required material-handling equipment certification, including safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, or other site-required equipment.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including extended periods seated at a workstation, repetitive computer tasks, moving around the office, communicating clearly, and occasionally lifting and carrying light objects.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP Hana or a similar warehouse management system.
Understanding of LEAN business practices.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of 20 or more distribution center employees.
Build ownership, accountability, teamwork, inclusion, urgency, and follow-through within the team.
Set expectations for safety, quality, service, productivity, attendance, conduct, and performance.
Provide feedback, recognition, training, coaching, and corrective action in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
Align staffing with workload, maintain time and productivity records, address concerns promptly, and develop future leaders.
Ensure operational productivity, quality, service, and cost goals are met.
Oversee shipping activities and maintain accurate location-level inventory.
Investigate discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records by tracing item history, and recommend remedial actions.
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
Assign duties and inspect work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Standardize work procedures and create SOPs to improve warehouse efficiency.
Prepare composite reports for daily key metrics.
Follow company personnel policies, procedures, process standards, values, and cultural beliefs, and maintain productive relationships with Watts employees.