Regional Distribution Center Manager

Watts Water Technologies•Groveport, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Distribution Center (DC) Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for delivering best-in-class site performance. This role oversees end-to-end distribution center operations, ensuring safety, service, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The position drives a high-performance culture by aligning people, processes, and technology to meet business objectives, enhance customer experience, and optimize cost. It plays a critical role in enabling scalable operations and supporting growth. This role reports to the DC Operations Director and is based on-site at the Groveport, OH facility, supporting a multi-shift operation, with regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasional weekend support as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or 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 in implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives
Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capability
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Hana

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end site operations, including receiving, put-away, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient execution across all warehouse activities.
Drive performance through KPI ownership (safety, service, quality, cost, and productivity).
Optimize facility layout, workflow design, and labor utilization to maximize throughput and efficiency.
Champion a proactive safety culture with a zero-incident mindset and full regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, inventory control discipline, and operational procedures.
Maintain high levels of accuracy, reliability, and service consistency.
Apply Lean Distribution principles, including: 5S and Standard Work, Tiered Daily Management, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions, Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), Kaizen and process optimization initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements to drive measurable gains in productivity, cost, and service.
Manage site budgets, expenses, and cost improvement initiatives.
Leverage operational and financial data to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
Align site execution with broader financial targets and growth objectives.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across multiple shifts.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Coach and mentor leaders to strengthen bench depth and support succession planning.
Partner with Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and service expectations.
Promote clear communication and transparency to support execution and enhance customer satisfaction.