Operations Supervisor Weekend

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Rockford, IL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
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The Role
Supervise distribution center operations across receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, and support activities. Allocate tasks, monitor production, optimize workflow, enforce safety procedures, train associates, resolve operational issues, communicate workload plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance. The role requires flexible scheduling, physical lifting, and leadership in a warehouse environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Your Impact at Lowe's
As the Operations Supervisor, you will use your leadership skills to maintain a secure work environment, build a culture of safety, and ensure our supply chain operations are running efficiently.
This is a role that demands adaptability, quick decision-making, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. In return, you'll be charting the course for operational excellence and shaping the success of our supply chain.
How We Support You
As an industry leader, we invest in the people and technology needed to grow and win as a team.
  • Grow Your Career: We foster a culture that embraces continuous learning, empowering you to develop your skills. From lateral moves and promotions to a new career field, we can help you shape (and own) your future.
  • Culture of Belonging: Our teams enjoy a positive work environment where leaders support and respect you, and associates genuinely appreciate each other.
  • Financial Future: We invest in you - own part of the company with our optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or participate in our matching 401k plan.
  • Bonus Potential: When we win, you win. We award front line workers discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses when we succeed.
  • Health and Wellbeing: We offer paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time, as well as access to top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance.
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits .
Your Day at Lowe's
In this role, safety is our core value, with regular training and prompt issue resolutions. As a supervisor, you play a key role in ensuring your teams regularly follow proper policies, regulations, and safety procedures.
You also play a key role in communicating workload plans, engaging with associates, and working with other teams to drive the overall success of our supply chain operations. Your day is dynamic and focused on optimizing operations. You oversee task allocation, monitor production, and make real-time decisions to improve workflow. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day operations to ensure seamless workflow, prompt deliveries, and cost-effective practices.
Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and lead operations associates in receiving, order-fill, shipping, and supporting tasks.
  • Monitor production volume and allocate tasks for optimal workflow and performance.
  • Enforce safety protocols, conduct training, and promptly address safety concerns.
  • Respond quickly to changing workflow conditions, making real-time decisions.
  • Resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions in supply chain operations.
  • Communicate business objectives, daily workload plans, and performance expectations.
  • Provide support and guidance to associates through associate relations issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for enhanced supply chain performance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 4 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area OR Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Basic math and reading comprehension skills
  • Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Proven record of complying with safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building a culture of safety among direct reports and peers
  • Leadership experience with direct report responsibility
  • Experience mentoring and coaching others
  • Experience monitoring the work of others to ensure quality
  • Experience working with and communicating to leadership
  • Previous leadership roles in other Lowe's supply chain facilities, or leadership roles in Corporate-led initiatives
  • Experience with software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or a Warehouse Management System
  • Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility

Schedule Requirements
  • Available to work a set schedule that may be changed by management based on the facility's needs.
  • May be asked to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends based on the facility's needs.

Working Conditions
Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.
Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com
Associate Benefits ( https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team )
  • Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
  • 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
  • Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. 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.

Skills Required

  • Four years of experience in distribution center or warehouse operations, or a related area
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, transportation, industrial engineering, business, or a related field as an alternative to experience
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance and up to 70 pounds
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic reading comprehension skills
  • Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Proven record of complying with safety requirements
  • Availability to work a set schedule that may include mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends
  • Experience building a culture of safety among direct reports and peers
  • Leadership experience with direct report responsibility
  • Experience mentoring and coaching others
  • Experience monitoring others’ work to ensure quality
  • Experience communicating with leadership
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and/or a Warehouse Management System
  • Bilingual skills, if applicable to the facility

What the Team is Saying

Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4.25% when contributing 6% is highlighted, with participation generally available shortly after hire under plan rules. Feedback suggests this match meaningfully boosts long-term compensation for eligible associates.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on shares for eligible associates. This provides accessible equity as a complement to wages and traditional benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Eligible full-time hourly and salaried associates can receive up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paid parental leave. Family-care resources and counseling further support dependents and caregivers.

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The Company
HQ: Mooresville, NC
300,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.

Why Work With Us

We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.

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