Sr. Operations Manager Day

Lowe's; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the flow of product in the distribution environment. You will supervise a team of Operations Supervisors ensuring safe, efficient inventory movement and timely response to changing demand.

You will forecast production, reallocate resources as needed, and drive the team to meet or exceed KPI targets while keeping leadership informed of objectives and daily plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field plus 3 years in distribution center ops, or 7 years with increasing responsibilities
• 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 building a culture of safety
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee all of Operations and the flow of product through the building
• Supervise a team of Operations Supervisors to monitor safe, efficient movement of inventory
• Analyze and forecast production volume and reallocate resources as workflow changes
• Lead the team to achieve or exceed KPI targets
• Communicate business objectives and daily workload plans to team and senior leadership

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring and coaching

Experience leading change

Safety culture

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) is primarily responsible for overseeing all of Operations, or the flow of product through the building. This includes supervising a team of Operations 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 SOM leads the team to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets despite these fluctuating demands. The SOM 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 You Will Do

The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) is primarily responsible for overseeing all of Operations, or the flow of product through the building. This includes supervising a team of Operations 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 SOM leads the team to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets despite these fluctuating demands. The SOM 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.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed

• 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.