Distribution Center Ops Leader: Safety & Performance

Lowe's; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead DC floor activities, ensure safety culture, and optimize daily workload and staffing. You will partner with Corporate and SSC to monitor inventory movements and drive KPI performance across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and budget accountability, with a focus on continuous process improvements and talent development within Lowe's supply chain network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, 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 (or 7 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area with increasing responsibilities if education requirement not met).
• 7 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area with increasing responsibilities if education requirement not met.
• 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 or leadership experience in another Lowe's supply chain network facility
• Experience leading others through change

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolves safety issues on the floor and notify 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 Operations Supervisors to allocate resources to meet daily priorities and inventory flow.
• 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 business objectives, safety issues, current issues, upcoming events, and demand for the day.
• Reports on key performance metrics to upper management and Store Support Center (SSC).
• Sets Operations Supervisors up for success to achieve or exceed key performance indicators, safety, performance, and budget targets.
• Collaborates with other operational shifts to ensure consistent processes and expectations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Support Managers and Operational counterparts to ensure 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 launched from SSC.
• Attracts and hires talented individuals for the team (including Operations Supervisors, seasonal and full time Team Members).
• Sets goals, communicates clear expectations for associates, and provides timely and constructive feedback.
• Monitors and manages associate performance, holding them accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels.
• Provides resources and support to associates as needed.
• Assists Operations Supervisors with any issues that may arise that need the resolution of management.
• Communicates effectively with associates regarding business objectives or current issues.
• Provides associates with meaningful developmental opportunities and prepares them for upward promotion as applicable.
• Sponsors and leads associates through change.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Change management

Resource planning

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lowe's is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead DC floor activities, ensure safety culture, and optimize daily workload and staffing. You will partner with Corporate and SSC to monitor inventory movements and drive KPI performance across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and budget accountability, with a focus on continuous process improvements and talent development within Lowe's supply chain network.