DC Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Watts Water Technologies•Groveport, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The DC Supervisor leads outbound distribution operations to ensure safe, accurate, on-time, and cost-effective order fulfillment. The role oversees hourly team members, drives operational performance, promotes a culture of safety, and ensures compliance. The Supervisor partners with leadership to optimize productivity, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position supervises 20 or more associates and reports to the Regional Distribution Manager. It is onsite at the Groveport, Ohio distribution facility. The second-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Supervisor leads and develops employees, aligns staffing to workload, maintains records, and addresses performance concerns. The role oversees shipping and inventory accuracy, coordinates work procedures and schedules, standardizes processes, creates SOPs, and prepares daily operational metric reports. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional presence on the distribution floor and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The role includes office-based computer and communication tasks and occasional lifting and carrying of light objects.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of outbound distribution, order fulfillment, transportation, inventory control, KPIs, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain required material-handling equipment certification, including safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, or other site-required equipment.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to remain seated for extended periods; perform repetitive keyboard or mouse tasks; move around the office; read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry; communicate clearly; operate standard office equipment; and occasionally lift and carry 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.
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.
Trace item histories to identify reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records, and recommend corrective actions.
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Standardize work procedures and create SOPs to improve warehouse efficiency.
Prepare composite reports on daily key metrics.
Follow company policies, procedures, process standards, and cultural beliefs, and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.