RDC General Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Pittston, PA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing successfully against daily, weekly and annual operational goals to meet store service requirements
• Recruiting, training, and managing a diverse and talented associate population
• Developing and nurturing a positive (associate relations), focused, safe and productive work environment
• Managing relationships with store customers, local community, suppliers to the facility, and corporate support
• Ensuring all corporate policies and procedures are followed consistently and short and long term plans are implemented successfully
• Ensuring effective stewardship of company resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees