Continuous Improvement Supervisor

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 by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Under the guidance from the Continuous Improvement Manager, coordinate and lead Continuous Improvement (CI) thinking and behaviors across an entire Watts site. This position enables lean transformation at all levels, and trains, coaches and directly applies lean principles and tools to all business functions within Watts value streams. Responsible for direct supervision of Continuous Improvement Technicians and Kaizen Specialists.

You Will

• Supervise a team of Continuous Improvement Technicians and Kaizen Specialists to ensure they are aiding in the success of CI activities and facilitate the ongoing development of a healthy cross-functional group of qualified CI practitioners and lean leaders.
• Coordinate and lead the implementation of lean principles across the business, through close collaboration with area leaders.
• Under the direction of the CI Manager, develop annual kaizen roadmap prioritizing.  Responsible for publishing and ensuring kaizens are accomplished on time with data driven improvements.
• Lead in development, revision and training of One Watts Performance System (OWPS).
• Effectively work with all levels of the organization to report metrics and lead CI team to meet targets for improvement.
• Support the CI Manager in strategy deployment within manufacturing in alignment with organizational goals.

• Facilitate cross functional team workshops. Provide targeted education, leadership and guidance throughout the workshop process. Work with area leadership to ensure successful follow up to workshops.
• Lead teams where appropriate to demonstrate and realize optimal lean solutions.

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience solving business problems utilizing lean principles.
• Experience as a front-line Supervisor is strongly desired.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

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

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

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.