Supply Chain Operations Lead

Your Impact at Lowe's

As a Supply Chain Operations Lead, you will utilize your strong leadership abilities to promote a safe work environment, instill a culture of safety, and ensure exceptional efficiency in our supply chain operations. This versatile role requires adaptability, quick decision-making skills, and an unwavering commitment to safety and productivity. In return, you'll be instrumental in achieving operational excellence and contributing to our supply chain's success.

• Grow Your Career: We encourage a culture of continuous learning, enabling you to enhance your skills. Whether you're interested in lateral moves, advancement opportunities, or exploring a new career path, we are dedicated to helping you shape your future.
• Culture of Belonging: Our teams excel in a positive work atmosphere where leaders provide support, and associates genuinely respect one another.
• Financial Future: Secure your future with our optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan or benefit from our matching 401k plan.
• Bonus Potential: When we succeed, you do too. Frontline workers have the opportunity to earn discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses based on our overall performance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy paid time off for vacations, holidays, and sick leave, along with access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

For more information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our careers page.

Your Day at Lowe's

In this position, ensuring safety is of utmost importance. Regular training and quick resolution of any issues are core responsibilities. As a supervisor, you play a crucial role in making sure your teams comply with policies, regulations, and safety protocols. You will communicate workload plans, engage associates, and collaborate with other teams to enhance our supply chain's overall efficiency. Expect a fast-paced day focused on optimizing operations. You will manage task assignments, oversee production, and make immediate decisions to improve workflow. Coordinating and managing daily operations is essential to ensure a seamless workflow and timely deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operations associates in receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, and support tasks.
• Monitor production volumes and assign tasks for optimal performance and workflow.
• Enforce safety protocols and provide training while addressing any safety concerns promptly.
• Respond quickly to changing workflow conditions and make real-time decisions.
• Resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions in supply chain activities.
• Effectively communicate business objectives, daily workload plans, and performance expectations.
• Provide support and guidance to associates, addressing any associate relations issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or a related field OR a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, transportation, industrial engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance and up to 70 pounds.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to comply with safety protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience promoting a culture of safety among direct reports and colleagues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members.
• Experience ensuring work quality by monitoring others' performance.
• Experience communicating effectively with leadership.
• Previous leadership roles at other Lowe's supply chain facilities or corporate-led initiatives.
• Familiarity with software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility.

Schedule Requirements

• Availability to work a fixed schedule that may change based on management requirements.
• May be required to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends.

Working Conditions

Work environments may vary, including both indoor and outdoor settings. You will encounter varying weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, humidity, wind, and noise. Lifting methods will differ based on the role, weight, and volume, with guidelines limiting individual lifts to 70 pounds. Use team lifts when necessary starting at 70 pounds, and utilize powered equipment as needed, following proper training.

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement retailer serving approximately 16 million customer transactions each week in the United States. With sales exceeding $86 billion in fiscal year 2023, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs around 300,000 associates. Headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's actively supports communities by focusing on safe, affordable housing and developing the next generation of skilled trade professionals.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability, 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 pay may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and experience.