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.​

Director of Operations to direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities. The Director of Operations will collaborate with departmental managers to create budgets and develop business plans. The ideal candidate for this position has proven leadership skills, lean manufacturing implementation, as well as a strong ability to problem solve and make sound decisions that encourage corporate growth.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing operation business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.

• Establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Provide guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

• Ensure all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

• Oversee and guide the coordination of manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

• Review production and operating reports and direct the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Ensure plans are developed for efficient use of material, machines and employees.

• Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of departments.

• Direct preparation of accounting reports.

• Recommend budget to management.

• Confer with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

• Oversee production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.

• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

• Ensure production schedules and priorities are revised as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

• Consult with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

• Manage compliance with state and federal regulations.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (engineering, business management) required.

• Master's degree preferred.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISON:

• Direct Management of Blauvelt, NY operations personnel

• Ensure company policies are followed

• Enforce company safety policies

  Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a Director of Operations or equivalent position

• Minimum 10+ years’ related experience in manufacturing, mechanical, and welding preferred.

• Solid Lean/Six Sigma background

• Demonstrated track record of professional leadership and excellence.

• Experience managing manufacturing plants with the understanding and ability to make appropriate decisions that drive positive financial performance.

• Lean Manufacturing implementation experience and proven results

• Understanding with both union and nonunion populations and labor relations, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Travel 20%

  *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• The employee is frequently required to walk 2-5 miles a day, 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 an office and factory environments.

  Watts in it for you :

• 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.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on:

• Drainage and Water Reuse

• HVAC and Hot Water

• Plumbing and Flow Control

• Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting

We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Learn more about the Watts way, here (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) .

Specialties

Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters

Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size

About 5,000 employees

Website

http://www.watts.com/

http://www.wattsindustries.com/

http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry

Machinery

Founded

1874