Value Stream Supervisor

Watts Water Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Supervisor is responsible for all Value Stream operations in the Sheet Metal Fabrication shop, supervising 35 direct reports across CNC laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, welding, machining, and other secondary fabrication operations. The role includes developing associates, achieving manufacturing goals, managing budgets, driving performance, and making timely operational and employment decisions for team leaders and associates. The position reports to the Value Stream Manager and is fully onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, with 5% travel required. The supervisor leads daily operations and continuous improvement, supports production and annual operating plan objectives, coordinates with supply chain and off-shift leadership, and ensures customer orders ship on time. The role promotes Lean practices, safety, quality, employee engagement, workforce cross-training, equipment reliability, and effective team performance. It also partners with site leadership on future-state value stream initiatives and manages employee performance through coaching, feedback, reviews, and development recommendations.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience and manufacturing accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and execution of Lean projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
Demonstrated experience managing costs, PC skills, manufacturing, inventory control, and production planning.
Demonstrated ability to lead and build effective teams to achieve objectives and results.
Knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing and foundational Lean/problem-solving tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of company policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the area of responsibility.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, parts, and components in the area of responsibility.
Knowledge of environmental health and safety, quality, and labor standards applicable to the area of responsibility.
Leadership, facilitation, problem-solving, supervisory, and planning skills.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Punctuality and dependability; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and stressful conditions; adherence to personnel policies, procedures, and process standards; ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships; and adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a sheet metal fabrication operation, including CNC laser cutting and CNC press brake forming.
Working knowledge of secondary fabrication processes such as non-code MIG/TIG welding, resistance spot welding, plate and sheet rolling, and manual machining.
Understanding of CNC programming, nesting, setups, and changeover reduction as they relate to machine utilization and throughput.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including bend callouts, tolerances, and weld symbols.
Familiarity with fabrication equipment maintenance, tooling management, and machine guarding and safety requirements.
Experience scheduling a high-mix fabrication shop to support downstream assembly and welding operations.
Technical degree, certification, or hands-on background in welding, machining, or sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Value Stream operations and continuous improvement activities to achieve production goals and support AOP objectives.
Establish manufacturing priorities, coordinate with supply chain and off-shift leadership, and ensure on-time shipment of customer orders.
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including continuous flow, pull systems, workload leveling, and waste reduction.
Promote standardized work, implement corrective actions, maintain safety compliance, and use WPS, 5S, and quality tools for visual management and problem-solving.
Ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational effectiveness through regular audits and preventive auditing processes.
Foster a positive and accountable team environment through regular meetings, responsibility assignment, and coordination of cross-department resources and support.
Facilitate tier meetings and employee engagement activities to encourage problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain a cross-trained workforce using training plans and skills matrices.
Partner with site leadership to develop, execute, and measure future-state value stream initiatives and continuous improvement strategies.
Manage employee performance through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and recommendations related to development, advancement, and compensation.
Demonstrate responsibility aligned with Watts’ values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.