Branch General Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Branch General Manager (BGM), you will be a key member of the leadership team, coaching and training associates, delegating, following up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage managing the daily operations of the Branch. This role includes building and supporting a branch culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the Lowe’s mission and behaviors where employees are engaged and inspired. This leader is also responsible for maintaining a strategic view of branch talent needs, recruiting, and developing talent. The Branch General Manager drives the execution of operations strategies, analyzing relevant data to inform branch specific strategies, supporting customer service, proactively addressing branch needs, and acting as the Lowe’s brand ambassador for the community.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in leading Associates in warehouse, distribution center or large retail environments
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing P&L
• Experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships in a matrixed environment
• Experience with software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or a Warehouse Management System

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recruiting, developing and retaining effective teams.
• Experience in managing resources, time and budgets
• Experience in working cross functionally, identifying, and resolving significant process improvement opportunities.
• Experience taking a lead role in a corporate-led initiative or leadership experience in another Lowes Supply Chain network facility.
• Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility

Responsibilities

• Coaching and training associates
• Delegating, following up on daily tasks
• Managing performance
• Ensuring adequate department coverage
• Managing the daily operations of the Branch
• Building and supporting a branch culture aligned to the Lowe’s mission and behaviors
• Maintaining a strategic view of branch talent needs, recruiting, and developing talent
• Driving the execution of operations strategies
• Analyzing relevant data to inform branch specific strategies
• Supporting customer service
• Proactively addressing branch needs
• Acting as the Lowe’s brand ambassador for the community
• Hiring, training, coaching, motivating, and driving engagement of warehouse, driver, and branch associates
• Partnering with sales teams in the field and support team members to achieve business goals
• Managing the flow of products both in and out to provide the highest level of customer service
• Working closely with cross-functional partners in HR, Asset Protection, and Sales to execute the Lowe’s Pro Supply business strategy within his/her Branch
• Influencing overall business results by building and maintaining cross-functional partnerships with Human Resources, Safety & Asset Protection, Sales and Support Teams
• Actively identifying barriers to performance and using available cross-functional resources to help diagnose issues and remove barriers
• Leveraging financial reports and business data to support decisions that positively impact key branch metrics
• Creating a climate that supports training and development by identifying employees' training needs, supporting enterprise-wide and branch-level training initiatives, removing obstacles, and providing access to developmental resources
• Promoting continuous improvement by seeking feedback and addressing opportunities on own leadership and performance

Benefits

• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Matching 401k plan
• Discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses
• Paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time
• Access to top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Annual bonuses
• Enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan
• Grant awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed