Value Stream Supervisor

Watts Water•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Supervisor leads all operations for 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 is responsible for developing associates, meeting manufacturing goals, managing budgets, driving performance, and making timely operational and employment decisions for team leaders and associates. It reports to the Value Stream Manager and is fully onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, with 5% travel.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience and manufacturing accomplishments, with increasing responsibility and experience executing Lean projects and leading teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
Demonstrated experience managing costs, PC skills, manufacturing, inventory control, and production planning.
Ability to lead and build effective teams to achieve objectives and results.
Knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing and foundational Lean and 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.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability; ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to Watts personnel policies, procedures, and process standards, and ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other 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

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, 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, 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 that improve productivity through continuous flow, pull systems, workload leveling, and waste reduction.
Promote continuous improvement by ensuring adherence to standardized work, implementing corrective actions, maintaining safety compliance, and using 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, accountable team environment through regular team meetings, responsibility assignments, and coordination of resources and support across departments.
Facilitate tier meetings and employee engagement activities that encourage problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain a cross-trained workforce using training plans and skills matrices to support operational flexibility and business continuity.
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 concerning development, advancement, and compensation.