Warehouse Manager

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do :

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Production department, will be responsible for warehouse activities, including shipping & receiving and storing goods, ensuring efficient delivery, managing inventory levels, and supervising staff. You'll participate in developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing methodologies to enhance department efficiency, decrease costs, and surpass internal customer expectations.

This position is responsible for supervision of the production team.

This position reports to the President of Sentinel Hydrosolutions. This role is onsite and is based in Escondido, California.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Supervising staff and overseeing daily activities.
• Managing, evaluating, and reporting on all warehouse function productivity.
• Coordinating the receipt of supplier shipments, ensuring materials are stored in appropriate locations, and addressing any discrepancies.
• Ensuring adherence to the kitting schedule and monitoring stockouts, with a focus on timely backfilling.
• Efficiently shipping finished good to customers
• Implementing and maintaining KPIs to measure on-time delivery, inventory levels, and stockouts.
• Pulling parts orders and service kits, striving to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.
• Ensuring accurate transaction processing in the ERP system.
• Resolving inventory discrepancies and conducting root cause analysis on inventory adjustments, implementing measures to maintain accuracy.
• Assisting in the implementation of Kanban and Supermarket systems.
• Conducting layered audits to promote safety and maintain 5S standards.
• Developing procedures for standard work and providing training to employees.
• Planning, promoting, and organizing department training activities to ensure employees receive appropriate job-related training.
• Communicate with customer service and sales on outbound orders
• Leading hiring, training, and performance management efforts for the warehouse team.
• Mentoring and developing warehouse team members for future roles and coverage during absences.
• Maintaining accurate records of warehouse activities and personnel hours, continually reviewing performance.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and hazmat standards and maintaining related records.
• Overseeing receiving and verifying freight against documentation, reporting discrepancies or damage.
• Providing direction and guidance to staff on vision, policies, and procedures.
• Tracking and reporting on key metrics, meeting all requisite performance targets.
• Identifying and eliminating redundant processes to streamline warehouse operations.
• Performing other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISON :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and / or move up to 25 pounds alone, 50 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

How we work :

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.