Senior Operations Manager Weekend Day

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North Vernon, IN, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Oversees weekend distribution center operations and inventory flow, supervising Operations Supervisors and managing staffing, safety, productivity, budgets, and KPI performance. The role forecasts workload, adjusts resources, resolves escalated issues, drives process improvements, communicates with corporate and other shifts, supports HR activities, hires and develops associates, and leads teams through organizational change.
Summary Generated by Built In
Weekend: Friday-Sunday 5:30 am - 6:00 pm. Flexibility to work other shifts in the future based on business needs is required.
Job Description
Your Impact
The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) is primarily responsible for overseeing all of Operations, or the flow of product through the building. This includes supervising a team of Operations Supervisors responsible for monitoring the safe, efficient and effective movement of inventory through the facility. This role analyzes and forecasts production volume and reevaluates resources throughout the day as workflow conditions change to meet store demand. The SOM leads the team to achieve or exceed key performance indicator targets despite these fluctuating demands. The SOM resolves more complex operational issues escalated from his/her team and is responsible for communicating business objectives and daily workload plans to team and senior leadership.
What You Will Do
  • Identifies and resolves any safety issues on the floor and notifies the appropriate party for resolution if necessary; addresses safety issues or trends escalated from Operations Supervisors
  • Completes safety observations and builds a culture of safety in the work environment by driving the message through his/her Operations Supervisors
  • Partners with corporate and the support functions to determine the daily workload (production volume) for the day; ensures that inventory movements in the facility are being monitored appropriately and frequently throughout the day
  • Evaluates staffing needs to meet daily demand; works with the Operations Supervisors to move personnel to meet the daily priorities and inventory flow; monitors regularly and makes adjustments as needed
  • Communicates effectively with Operations Supervisors regarding business objectives, safety issues, current issues, upcoming events and demand for the day
  • Reports on key performance metrics to upper management and Corporate
  • Sets Operations Supervisors up for success; to achieve or exceed key performance indicators, safety, performance and budget targets
  • Collaborates with the other operational shifts to ensure consistent processes and expectations
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with Support Managers and Operational counterparts to ensure their operational shift has proper communication, short and long-term staffing plans, and is meeting the customer's needs
  • Identifies and takes action on needs for efficient operations, safety issues, and bottlenecks
  • Reports on key performance and financial figures to upper management and Corporate
  • Responsible for the Key Operations Performance metrics of the shift
  • Identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes launched from Corporate
  • Assists associates with HR related issues including questions/concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations
  • Attracts and hires talented individuals for the team (including Operations Supervisors, seasonal and full time Team Members)
  • Sets goals and communicates clear expectations for associates and provides timely and constructive feedback
  • Monitors and manages associate performance, holding them accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels
  • Provides resources and support to associates as needed
  • Assists Operations Supervisors with any issues that may arise that need the resolution of management
  • Communicates effectively with associates regarding business objectives or current issues
  • Provides associates with meaningful developmental opportunities and prepares them for upward promotion if interested
  • Sponsors and leads associates through change

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 3 Years Experience in distribution center operations or related area (or 7 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area with increasing responsibilities if education requirement not met)
  • Leadership experience with direct report responsibility, including leading salary level direct reports
  • Experience mentoring and coaching others
  • Experience leading a team through change
  • 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

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. 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
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About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Three years of distribution center operations or related experience
  • Seven years of distribution center or warehouse operations experience with increasing responsibility if the education requirement is not met
  • Leadership experience with direct-report responsibility, including leading salaried direct reports
  • Experience mentoring and coaching others
  • Experience leading a team through change
  • Experience managing resources, time, and budgets
  • Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems
  • Experience leading a corporate-led initiative or leadership experience in another Lowe's supply chain network facility
  • Experience leading others through change

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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