Regional Distribution Center 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. Scope of 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. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 1. Site Operations & Performance - 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. 2. Safety, Quality & Compliance - 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. 3. Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution - 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. 4. Financial & Business Management - 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. 4. Financial & Business Management - 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. 5. Leadership & Talent Development - 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. 6