One Watts Performance System (OWPS)

Photo of One Watts Performance system consisting of Strategy, Culture, and Process

A Collection of Tools, Processes, and Behaviors that helps Watts grow and develop

Watts is a leading global provider of innovative fluid solutions, offering safety, efficiency, and comfort to our customers. We develop and attract great employees, deliver attractive shareholder returns, and give back to the communities we operate in. We play to win!

“One Watts drives continuous improvement by aligning our culture, strategy, and process through a standardized global system of tools, plans, and behaviors." Bob Pagano, Watts Water Technologies President and CEO.

Strategy
Where We Play
How We Win

We are a global leader with one of the broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the world. Our portfolio is balanced across commercial, residential and light industrial end markets. We offer industry leading brands and innovative solutions that are aligned to long-term secular trends such as water safety and regulation, energy efficiency, and water conservation. Our vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities keep production close to our customers. We excel in regions where plumbing codes are developed and enforced.

Process
How We Work

An important key to our success is streamlined, consistent processes that are followed by all Watts offices in the 23 different countries in which we work. Our commitment to simplifying and standardizing processes including everything from Kaizen programs to global monthly operating reviews to our new product stage gate process, results in improvements that directly benefit our customers, shareholders, and employees.

Culture
How We Act

Safety is our top priority, and second nature to our 4,800 employees. From stand down meetings to our environmental, health & safety procedures, we ensure a healthy and safe workplace environment. Global programs including individual recognition, extensive learning management tools, leadership rotational programs, college partnerships and continuous improvement programs keep our employees engaged. Our success attracts talented people as we continue to provide opportunities for employees to accelerate their career paths.

Benefits of One Watts Performance System

For our Customers

Consistent processes are the foundation of High Quality Products

For our Employees

Well Implemented safety policies and procedures support a safe and engaged workforce

For our Investors

Our Investors expect sustainable best practices that yield consistent results

Examples of Successful OWPS Projects

At our Biasono Plant in Italy our team implemented Value Stream Mapping to reduce lead time and inventory on Gas Valves to improve level of service.

At our Watts Corporate Office, a multi disciplinary team used Process Mapping and Standard Work to document and improve Level of Service to our Middle East Region.

Colleagues at our Watts Distribution Facility in Groveport, Ohio utilize Visual Management to quickly convey information, reduce errors and foster continuous improvement.