Distribution Center Manager

Watts Water Technologies • Sparks, NV

4d • Onsite

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, with an emphasis on safety, service, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The role aligns people, processes, and technology to meet business objectives, improve customer experience, optimize costs, and build scalable processes that support growth. The position reports to the DC Operations Director and is based on-site at the Sparks, Nevada facility, overseeing a multi-shift operation. It requires regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasional weekend support as needed.

The manager leads receiving, put-away, inventory management, and order fulfillment; owns site performance and KPIs; ensures facility and labor efficiency; and develops budgets and cost-improvement initiatives. The position also builds and coaches a high-performing team, promotes accountability and inclusion, and partners with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and service expectations.

The role is performed on-site at a distribution facility, with most duties in an office environment and regular warehouse-floor presence. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required on the warehouse floor. The Sparks facility's stated operating schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with start times of 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. depending on department; the manager's scheduled hours will be communicated by their manager.

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 and cultural beliefs, including integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, transparency, growth mindset, customer focus, communication, collaboration, inclusion, and taking action.
• Punctuality, dependability, flexibility, and adaptability to changing priorities and stressful conditions.

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, 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 compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain adherence to quality systems, inventory controls, and operating procedures.
• Apply Lean Distribution practices, including 5S, Standard Work, Tiered Daily Management, root cause analysis and corrective actions, error-proofing, Kaizen events, and process optimization.
• Identify and implement improvements that measurably increase productivity, reduce cost, and improve 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 bench strength and succession planning.
• Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and service expectations.
• Promote communication and transparency across teams to support execution and customer satisfaction.
• Be present on the warehouse floor, wear appropriate personal protective equipment there, and perform distribution center activities such as receiving, shipping, and inventory control when needed.
• Maintain productive relationships with Watts employees and comply with company policies, procedures, and process standards.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager