DFC Sr. Ops Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Pleasant View (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of store operations and the flow of product through the distribution network.

You will supervise a team of supervisors, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate movement of inventory while aligning with store demand. You will forecast production, reallocate resources in response to changing workflow, and communicate daily workload plans to your team and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• 3 years of experience in distribution center operations or related area.
• Leadership experience with direct report responsibility.
• Experience mentoring and coaching others.
• Experience leading a team through change.
• Proven record of complying with safety requirements and fostering a safety culture.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations and the flow of product through the building.
• Supervise a team of supervisors ensuring safe, efficient inventory movement.
• Analyze and forecast production volume and reallocate resources as workflow changes.
• Communicate business objectives and daily workload plans to team and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Change management

Safety culture

MS Office

WMS

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Schedule

Weekends- Friday- Sunday 5am-7pm (include pre-shift and post shift)

What You Will Do

The Senior Operations Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all of Operations, or the flow of product through the building. This includes supervising a team of supervisors responsible for monitoring the safe, efficient and effective movement of inventory through the facility. This role analyzes and forecasts production volume and reevaluates resources throughout the day as workflow conditions change to meet store demand. The Senior Operations Manager partners with his/her supervisor staff to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets despite these fluctuating demands. The Senior Operations Manager resolves more complex operational issues escalated from his/her team and is responsible for communicating business objectives and daily workload plans to team and senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Required to work a set schedule that meets the needs of the facility.
• May be asked to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends based on the needs of the facility.
• Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
• Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

What You Need To Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field plus 3 years of experience in distribution center operations or related area OR 7 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area 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
• Proven record of complying with safety requirements, and experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing resources, time and budgets
• Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems
• Experience taking a lead role in a Corporate-led initiative or leadership experience in another Lowe’s supply chain network facility
• Experience leading others through change
• Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.