About this opportunity
Lowe's lists this Assistant General Manager (17888) opportunity in wilburton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your Impact
The Assistant General Manager, under direction of the Regional General Manager, manages daily operations in a million+ square foot distribution center. This includes responsibility for the performance of a team of Operations Managers along with execution of all operational functions in the facility, including: (1) developing and executing daily and weekly operational plans; (2) meeting and exceeding customer service requirements; (3) maximizing quality, throughput, and productivity of the facility; (4) managing a diverse and talented associate population; (5) nurturing a positive (associate relations), focused, safe and productive work environment; and (6) ensuring all corporate policies and procedures are followed consistently and short and long term plans are implemented.
What You Will Do
Executes daily production plans that meet or exceed customer service level expectations while achieving maximum operating efficiency in a safe manner
Develops and implements short and long-range staffing plans based on productivity objectives and forecasted volume requirements
Ensures or leads daily balancing of labor availability and volume requirements throughout the facility
Ensures all safety policies and procedures are implemented and observed, and that equipment and work areas are neat, clean and well organized
Ensures daily inspection of physical condition of distribution center and equipment and directs needed maintenance and/or repair
Develops, analyzes, and recommends operational and systemic improvements to meet current and future service, throughput, and cost objectives
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
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and retains effective shift management teams
In conjunction with HR, develops, implements, and measures effectiveness of associate training programs
Sets goals and communicates clear expectations for managers, and provides timely and constructive feedback
Provides the resources and support needed for successful and safe facility operations
Communicates effectively with managers and associates regarding business objectives or current issues
Provides management team members with meaningful developmental opportunities and prepares them for upward promotion if interested
Sponsors and helps lead the entire facility through change
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree Business, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
5 Years Distribution operations experience in a large volume, automated distribution center environment
3 Years Leadership experience with direct report responsibility
Proven record of complying with safety requirements, and experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
Preferred Skills/Education
Bachelor's degree Business, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining an effective management team
Experience creating and managing a budget
Experience identifying and resolving significant process improvement opportunities
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
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.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit
Who can apply
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