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Lead branch operations, manage associates, and drive business results through cross-functional collaboration. | Requires 5+ years leading associates in warehouse or retail, 3+ years managing P&L, and experience with cross-functional teams and software systems. | Your Impact at Lowe’s As the Branch General Manager (BGM), you will be a key member of the leadership team, coaching and training associates, delegating, following up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage managing the daily operations of the Branch. This role includes building and supporting a branch culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the Lowe’s mission and behaviors where employees are engaged and inspired. This leader is also responsible for maintaining a strategic view of branch talent needs, recruiting, and developing talent. The Branch General Manager drives the execution of operations strategies, analyzing relevant data to inform branch specific strategies, supporting customer service, proactively addressing branch needs, and acting as the Lowe’s brand ambassador for the community. 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, the BGM is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, motivating, and driving engagement of warehouse, driver, and branch associates. In addition, the BGM partners with sales teams in the field and the support team members to achieve business goals. The BGM manages the flow of products both in and out to provide the highest level of customer service. The BGM also works closely with cross-functional partners in HR, Asset Protection, and Sales to execute the Lowe’s Pro Supply business strategy within his/her Branch. Key Responsibilities • Influences overall business results by building and maintaining cross-functional partnerships with Human Resources, Safety & Asset Protection, Sales and Support Teams • Actively identifies barriers to performance and uses available cross-functional resources to help diagnose issues and remove barriers • Leverages financial reports and business data to support decisions that positively impact key branch metrics • Creates a climate that supports training and development by identifying employees' training needs, supporting enterprise-wide and branch-level training initiatives, removing obstacles, and providing access to developmental resources • Promotes continuous improvement by seeking feedback and addressing opportunities on own leadership and performance Minimum Qualifications • 5 years of experience in leading Associates in warehouse, distribution center or large retail environments • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing P&L • Experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships in a matrixed environment • Experience with software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or a Warehouse Management System Preferred Qualifications • Experience in recruiting, developing and retaining effective teams. • Experience in managing resources, time and budgets • Experience in working cross functionally, identifying, and resolving significant process improvement opportunities. • Experience taking a lead role in a corporate-led initiative or leadership experience in another Lowes Supply Chain network facility. • 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. Pay Range: $101,100.00 - $168,900.00 annually 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 https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits. 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 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. 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.
Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies that drive business results and organizational performance. | Requires 5+ years progressive HR experience, 3 years generalist experience, and 1 year managing others, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. | Key Responsibilities • Partners with leaders in the planning process to ensure strategic plans drive business results, optimize customer service and align with company values. Contributes to the development of people strategies that support business strategies and objectives and help to drive business and organizational performance. Support and influence key operational and strategic decisions. • Understands the general business conditions that affect their industries, functions and geographical regions while staying current on the research and trends within HR to present an informed point of view. • Identifies development solutions and provides consulting to leaders on how to effectively accelerate the development of associates (i.e. exposure events, project assignments, coaching, etc.). • Promotes high-performance through coaching, constructive and honest regular feedback, and the annual performance evaluation process. • Provides guidance, coaching, and consultation regarding leading people and organizational management practices to develop site people leaders. • As a member of the leadership team, encourages associates and people leaders to embrace new philosophies, technologies, and company initiatives. • Partners with site leadership to engage and coach associates on the floor to promote a customer service culture. • Provides input to HR COEs regarding specific functional strategies, programs, and practices to ensure that they meet business needs. Serves as an advocate for business leaders and managers. • Leverages human capital expertise to advise and hold sites accountable for sustaining engagement action plans (e.g., by suggesting tactics, acting as a sounding board, and reviewing and approving actions plans within assigned area). • Uses organizational diagnostics (e.g., surveys, workforce analysis, HR compliance reporting, etc.) to proactively identify and react to key talent/employee engagement challenges and opportunities in the business. Partners with leaders and HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to craft, select, implement, and/or support solutions (e.g., team or individual assessments, manager assimilations, team building events, coaching, customized training, or other appropriate actions). • Promotes adoption and effective use of company programs such as reward, recognition, talent, and communication programs; as needed, leverages HR COEs for support and deep subject matter expertise. • Participates in the interview and selection process for site people leaders to ensure consistent quality of leadership. • Leads talent assessment and development discussions with site leaders leveraging program, approach, and template guidelines provided by HR COEs. • Leads conversations with site teams on sourcing, recruiting and staffing plans (e.g., spring, seasonal conversions) and partners with Talent Acquisition team to determine and support hiring plans. • Coach leaders on change management strategies and resistance management techniques in accordance with the Lowe's change management methodology. • In partnership with other business leaders, create strategies to identify and overcome barriers (e.g., by facilitating meetings/conversations to identify root-cause issues of change blockers and coaching managers on appropriate tactics to mitigate or overcome issues). • Develops and implements plans to ensure exceptional results from change initiatives. • Identifies where inconsistent communications or messaging may appear and aligns communication plan with company strategy to ensure expected results. • Partners with Field Leadership on strategic community outreach and engagement such as supporting local job fairs, participating in community service, and maintaining local hiring partnerships. • Supports all aspects of HR during new site openings, closings or relocations. In partnership with other senior HR leaders, provides human capital consultation regarding team, department, or more significant business/operational restructuring. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree Business, Human Resources, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable • 5 Years Progressive HR experience demonstrating increasing s of responsibility and/or authority • 3 Years Human Resources generalist experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., workforce planning; talent acquisition; career development) while interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes • 1 Years Experience managing or supervising others, with either direct or indirect report responsibility • 3 Years Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree Business, Human Resources, or a related field • 7 Years Progressive HR experience • 2 Years Experience working in multiple locations • 3 Years Experience managing or supervising others, including 1 year of direct report responsibility • 3 Years Experience managing a cross-functional team with exempt and non-exempt staff, while maintaining a union-free environment Demonstrated experience developing, adapting, or facilitating training Demonstrated experience actively serving as a strategic business partner for other parts of the organization Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Professional in Human Resources) 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.
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