Distribution Center Manager

Watts Water Technologies•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for end-to-end site operations, including safety, service excellence, operational efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The manager aligns people, processes, and technology to meet business objectives, enhance customer experience, optimize costs, and build scalable processes that support growth. This position reports to the DC Operations Director and is based on-site at the Sparks, Nevada facility. It supports a multi-shift operation and requires regular presence on the warehouse floor, with occasional weekend support as needed. The DC operates one shift, Monday through Friday, with start times at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m., depending on department; the manager’s scheduled hours are communicated by their manager. The role is primarily performed in an office environment at the distribution facility, with required warehouse-floor presence and appropriate personal protective equipment. The position may also perform distribution center activities such as receiving, shipping, and inventory control as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10 or more 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 be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to Watts personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

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.
Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Ensure adherence to quality systems, inventory control discipline, 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 process improvements that measurably improve 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 a high-performing, engaged team across multiple shifts.
Foster accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Coach and mentor leaders to develop bench strength and support succession planning.
Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and service expectations.
Drive communication and transparency across teams to support execution and customer satisfaction.