Leadperson - 1st Shift

Watts Water•Franklin, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadperson assists the department supervisor and supports orderly operation of the regulator department. The role is responsible for completing production orders on time, supporting lean transformation, engaging employees, and solving problems. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and is onsite at the company’s manufacturing facility in Franklin, New Hampshire. Scheduled work hours are communicated by the manager. The Leadperson helps maintain a safe work environment, coordinates assignments with the supervisor, assists and trains employees, troubleshoots equipment and systems, leads daily tier meetings, supports continuous improvement, and helps maintain inventory accuracy and 5S standards. The role requires professional conduct consistent with Watts’ values and policies, dependable attendance, and use of required personal protective equipment. This is an at-will position. Watts may assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours or conditions. Benefits listed apply to permanent roles and include compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience; medical and dental coverage; retirement benefits; family-building benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave; paid holidays and paid time off; professional development and educational reimbursement; fitness reimbursements; and employee discounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of related manufacturing experience.
Understand and adhere to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
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 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.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, push and pull up to 25 pounds, and move around the manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and culture, follow safety rules and regulations, and immediately escalate safety concerns.
Immediately report any job-related injury or illness to the Supervisor.
Communicate with the Supervisor to coordinate work assignments and meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
Assist employees by solving problems, answering questions, reviewing quality, and providing training.
Troubleshoot equipment and systems, coordinating with maintenance and other support departments as needed to maintain the production schedule.
Act as an informal leader and influence without authority, following the Code of Conduct and company values to engage employees and build positive employee relations.
Lead daily tier meetings.
Drive continuous process improvement in coordination with the CI team.
Drive inventory accuracy.
Maintain the primary work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards and wear required personal protective equipment.
Perform other projects and duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or company management.
Complete production orders in a timely fashion and support lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving.