Distribution Center Manager
About The Position
The Distribution Center Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for end-to-end site operations and best-in-class performance. The role focuses on safety, service excellence, operational efficiency, quality, continuous improvement, customer experience, and cost optimization. The manager aligns people, processes, and technology with business objectives, shapes site culture, and builds scalable processes to support growth. The position reports to the DC Operations Director and is based on-site at the Sparks, Nevada facility, supporting a multi-shift operation. Regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasional weekend support may be needed to ensure operational continuity. The manager leads a high-performing team across distribution operations, including receiving, put-away, inventory management, and order fulfillment. The role owns site performance and KPIs, safety and quality compliance, facility utilization, workflow, labor efficiency, budgets, and cost-improvement initiatives. It applies Lean Distribution practices and uses operational and financial data to guide decisions and improve business outcomes. The position is based at the Sparks facility, Monday through Friday. The DC operates one shift, with start times at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. depending on the department; the manager's scheduled work hours will be communicated by their manager. Most duties are performed in an office environment, with required warehouse-floor presence and appropriate personal protective equipment. When needed, the manager may perform distribution center activities such as receiving, shipping, and inventory control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution warehousing.
- Proven ability to lead large teams and influence across organizational levels.
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean or continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making capability.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability; ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks such as keyboard and mouse use.
- Ability to move around the office and organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
- Ability to read documents, use a computer, perform data entry, and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when present on the warehouse floor.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Hana.
Responsibilities
- Own full-site operational performance, including receiving, put-away, inventory management, order fulfillment, site safety, and quality.
- Drive operational excellence through disciplined execution, performance management, and ownership of safety, service, cost, quality, and productivity KPIs.
- Ensure optimal facility utilization, workflow design, and labor efficiency.
- Promote a proactive, zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure adherence to quality systems, inventory-control practices, and operational procedures.
- Apply Lean Distribution principles, including 5S and Standard Work, Tiered Daily Management, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), Kaizen events, and process optimization.
- Identify and implement improvements that produce measurable gains in productivity, cost, and service.
- Develop and manage site budgets, expenses, and cost-improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational and financial data to guide decisions and improve business outcomes.
- Align operational strategies with company financial and growth objectives.
- Build, develop, and lead an engaged, high-performing team across multiple shifts.
- Foster accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning; coach and mentor leaders and support succession planning.
- Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align on demand, capacity, and service expectations.
- Drive communication and transparency across teams to support execution and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain productive, collaborative relationships with Watts employees and adhere to company policies, procedures, and standards.
- When needed, perform distribution center activities such as receiving, shipping, and inventory control.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Family-building benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursements.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
