RDC General Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Regional General Manager to lead operations at a large distribution center in the United States. The role drives daily, weekly and annual goals, builds a strong management team, and ensures safety and efficiency across all functions.

You will partner with customers and suppliers while upholding corporate policies and resource stewardship. The position requires extensive leadership experience in a high-volume DC, with a proven track record of safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 7 years of distribution operations experience in a large, automated DC.
• 5 years of leadership with direct report responsibility.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining an effective management team.
• Experience creating and managing a budget.
• Proven safety track record and culture.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Access.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in a million+ square foot distribution center.
• Plan and execute against daily, weekly and annual goals to meet service requirements.
• Recruit, train and manage a diverse associate population.
• Develop and nurture a positive, safe and productive work environment.
• Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and corporate support.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety culture

Distribution operations

Recruiting

Team development

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

What You Will Do

The Regional General Manager has complete responsibility for operations in a million+ square foot distribution center. This includes responsibility for the flawless execution of all functions at the facility, including: (1) planning and executing successfully against daily, weekly and annual operational goals to meet store service requirements; (2) recruiting, training, and managing a diverse and talented associate population; (3) developing and nurturing a positive (associate relations), focused, safe and productive work environment; (4) managing relationships with store customers, local community, suppliers to the facility, and corporate support; (5) ensuring all corporate policies and procedures are followed consistently and short and long term plans are implemented successfully; and (6) ensuring effective stewardship of company resources.

What You Will Do

The Regional General Manager has complete responsibility for operations in a million+ square foot distribution center. This includes responsibility for the flawless execution of all functions at the facility, including: (1) planning and executing successfully against daily, weekly and annual operational goals to meet store service requirements; (2) recruiting, training, and managing a diverse and talented associate population; (3) developing and nurturing a positive (associate relations), focused, safe and productive work environment; (4) managing relationships with store customers, local community, suppliers to the facility, and corporate support; (5) ensuring all corporate policies and procedures are followed consistently and short and long term plans are implemented successfully; and (6) ensuring effective stewardship of company resources.

What We’re Looking For

• Required to work a schedule that effectively supports a multi-shift operation but may be changed by the SC leadership based on 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.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• 7 years of distribution operations experience in a large volume, automated distribution center environment
• 5 years of leadership experience with direct report responsibility
• Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining an effective management team
• Experience creating and managing a budget
• Proven record of complying with safety requirements, and experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Experience leading the implementation of corporate initiatives within and across facilities
• Experience identifying and resolving significant process improvement opportunities
• Experience in a role that required regular communication/collaboration with corporate teams and senior leadership
• Willing to relocate for future opportunities

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.