Branch General Manager
Lowe's Companies, Inc.About the role
Schedule Perk: Monday - Friday work schedule. Saturday's as needed (does not happen often at this location).
We are in search of a Branch General Manager (BGM). This leader manages the overall branch warehouse and delivery operations (i.e., expenses, compliance, safety, security, and workforce). 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 Representatives in the field and Support Team Members to achieve business goals. The BGM manages the flow of product 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.
To be successful, the BGM must build and support a branch culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the Lowe’s Pro Supply 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. He/she 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 Pro Supply brand ambassador for the community.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Essential Responsibilities:
Drives Business results by continuously monitoring the performance, profitability, and branch plans, provides recognition for desired behaviors and achieving results, and adjusts when needed
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
Manages Branch P&L statements and plans
Actively looks for new ways to improve branch staffing productivity and overall branch efficiencies
Drives Associate Engagement by empowering others to make decisions and take ownership
Demonstrates servant leadership by putting their employees ahead of themselves, building and maintaining trust, and being open, honest, and approachable
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
Builds and maintains cross-functional relationships to promote engagement across a matrixed environment
Prepares their team to accept and thrive in a changing environment, embraces change, and actively supports others through change
Hires, trains, assesses, leads, coaches, motivates, and drives Associate engagement
Assess individual and team capability to ensure that the talent is in place to accomplish current and future work
Provides useful and real time coaching, gives feedback, and aligns development goals with organizational objectives
Maintains a long-term strategic view of Branch talent including recruiting needs, team dynamics, developmental needs, and succession planning
Promote the company’s safety programs and enforce safety guidelines
Travel throughout Branch territory as required
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of experience in leading Associates in warehouse, distribution center or large retail environments
5 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing P&L
Experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships i
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