DC Operations & Safety Leader

RiseMe; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor in Charlotte, NC to lead daily operations, ensure safety, and manage staffing and budgets.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, multiple years in DC/warehouse operations, and a proven track record of coaching teams through change. You will partner with supervisors and support functions to maintain efficient inventory flow and drive performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement
• 3 years experience in distribution center operations or related area
• 7 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations with increasing responsibilities
• Leadership experience with direct report responsibility, including leading salary level direct reports
• Experience mentoring and coaching others
• Experience leading a team through change
• Experience managing resources, time, and budget
• Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems
• Experience taking a lead role in a Corporate-led initiative in Lowe’s supply chain network
• Experience leading others through change

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves safety issues on the floor and notifies the appropriate party for resolution
• Addresses safety issues or trends escalated from inbound/outbound Operations Supervisors
• Completes safety observations and builds a culture of safety in the work environment by driving the message through supervision
• Partners with corporate and support functions to determine the daily workload for the day ensuring inventory movements in the facility are monitored
• Evaluates staffing needs to meet daily demand working with the Operations Supervisors to allocate resources
• Provides inspired leadership for the organization
• Promotes a culture that encourages top performance and high morale
• Onboards and trains supervisors overseeing the performance and coaching of supervisors
• Communicates effectively with inbound/outbound Operations Supervisors regarding objectives, safety issues, current issues, events, and daily demand
• Reports on key performance metrics to upper management and SSC
• Sets Operations Supervisors up for success to achieve or exceed KPIs, safety, performance, and budget targets
• Collaborates with other shifts to ensure consistent processes and expectations
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Support Managers to ensure communication and staffing plans meet customer needs
• Identifies and acts on needs for efficient operations, safety issues, and bottlenecks
• Reports on key performance and financial figures to upper management and SSC
• Responsible for the key operations performance metrics of the shift
• Identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes from SSC
• Attracts and hires talented individuals for the team including Supervisors, seasonal and full-time members
• Sets goals and provides timely feedback to associates
• Monitors and manages associate performance and accountability
• Provides resources and support to associates as needed
• Assists Supervisors with issues needing management resolution
• Communicates with associates regarding objectives or issues
• Provides meaningful developmental opportunities and prepares for upward promotion
• Sponsors and leads associates through change

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Change management

Budget management

Resource planning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Lowe's is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor in Charlotte, NC to lead daily operations, ensure safety, and manage staffing and budgets.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, multiple years in DC/warehouse operations, and a proven track record of coaching teams through change. You will partner with supervisors and support functions to maintain efficient inventory flow and drive performance metrics.