Leadperson - 2nd Shift

About the Role

This self-directed and detail-oriented individual is responsible for assisting the supervisor of the department, as well as the orderly operation of the regulator department. This includes completion of production orders in a timely fashion, support of lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving. This position reports to the Production Supervisor, is onsite, and is based in Franklin, NH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and culture for all associates, following all safety rules and regulations, and escalating all safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure that any job-related injury and/or illness is reported immediately to the Supervisor.
• Maintain constant communication with the supervisor to coordinate work assignments to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
• Assist employees by solving problems, answering questions, reviewing quality, and training employees.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems, coordinate with maintenance and other support departments as needed to maintain the production schedule.
• Act as an informal leader and influence without authority, abiding by our Code of Conduct and in accordance with our values to engage employees and build positive employee relations in a professional manner.
• Lead daily tier meetings.
• Drive continuous process improvement in coordination with the CI team.
• Drive inventory accuracy.
• Maintain primary work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality standards; wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Production Supervisor or Company management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of related manufacturing experience
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility at the Company’s location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Benefits

• 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