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.​

The Tugger Operator is the materials owner for the department that they support. They are peer to the VSTL or "Lead Person" in the department of support. As an equal member of the Tier 2 team they participate in daily management activities and communicate challenges related to material flow and supply chain. They are expected to work consistently to improve the material delivery process within their area of responsibility recognizing their primary customer is the assembler on the line.

YOU WILL:

Respond to all pulls for material from the cellsAct as the link from outside partners with internal material controlsInsure all transactions for movement of material are executed properlyContinuously improve the material support function to the CellsIdentify any material discrepancies and communicate with the teamReconcile any identified inventory discrepancies at the time of recognitionSupport any emergency need for materials identified by the cellsWork to identify root cause of the stock out and work with the cross-functional team to implement solutions to avoid that same cause in the futureFill all Kanban pulls from raw material on pitch if for any reason a run cannot be made on time it is this role's responsibility to elevate the issue and ask for help to recover if necessaryExecute all Kanban triggers to outside partnersIdentify and communicate any opportunities for improvementActively participate in kaizen and all shift change meetingsCommunicate with the team to insure all safety issues are documented and brought communicated through the near miss process.

YOU HAVE:

High School Diploma or GED preferredGood math skillsAbility to read, write, and understand EnglishPrevious assembly experience preferredStrong manual dexterity skillsDetail oriented

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 experienceComprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefitsFamily building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave10 paid holidays and Paid Time OffContinued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursementAdditional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programsLearn 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.