Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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.

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, connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation – and we have a dynamic future ahead.

This lean‑thinking individual, as part of the Operations Team, will be responsible for oversight of 1st shift operations, ensuring production goals align with customer requirements and company objectives. This position will lead the team in fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while driving operational efficiency and associate engagement.

This position is responsible for supervision of an average of 30 hourly employees.

This position reports to the Operations Manager, is onsite, and is based in Franklin, NH.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards, as well as budget and cost control measures.
• Manage 2nd shift production and material handling to meet delivery schedules while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Lead daily Gemba walks and KPI board reviews to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Review production and operating reports, addressing and resolving operational and maintenance challenges.
• Improve resource use by organizing and directing workflow to meet production plans.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and root cause problem‑solving to analyze and improve processes using voice‑of‑customer (VOC) feedback.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and peers to resolve major process and quality issues.
• Contribute to facility planning, plant layout, and other assigned projects.
• Provide feedback on important projects such as AOP development, capital planning, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Drive a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with safety rules, ensuring PPE usage, and reporting any job‑related injuries or illnesses immediately.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Company management.
• Travel Requirements: less than 25%

• Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of degree, 2+ years of experience or equivalent education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and their application.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.
• Advanced level decision‑making experience.
• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and engage team members.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and adherence to company attendance standards.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs:
  Growth Mindset, Customer‑Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

While performing the job duties, you will be working on‑site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Franklin location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours…