Sr. Operations Manager Night

Lowe's Home Centers • Garysburg, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) oversees Operations and the flow of product through a distribution facility. The role supervises Operations Supervisors who monitor the safe, efficient, and effective movement of inventory. The SOM analyzes and forecasts production volume, adjusts resources as workflow changes, and leads the team to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets while meeting store demand. The position resolves complex operational issues escalated by the team and communicates business objectives and daily workload plans to team members and senior leadership.

The role works a set schedule based on facility needs and may involve mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends. Work takes place in a distribution or warehouse environment with its typical physical and environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, plus 3 years of experience in distribution center operations or a related area; alternatively, 7 years of experience in distribution center or warehouse operations or a related area with increasing responsibilities.
• Leadership experience with direct-report responsibility, including leading salaried 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.
• Must work in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations and the flow of product through the building.
• Supervise Operations Supervisors responsible for safe, efficient, and effective inventory movement.
• Analyze and forecast production volume and reevaluate resources as workflow conditions change.
• Lead the team to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets and meet store demand.
• Resolve complex operational issues escalated by the team.
• Communicate business objectives and daily workload plans to the team and senior leadership.
• Work a set schedule that meets facility needs, potentially including mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior