*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship*
*This is an on-site position with Lowe's Region Distribution Center (RDC) located in Mount Vernon, TX, Plainfield, CT, or Pittston, PA.*
*Starting pay range: $90,000 - $120,000.
Your Impact
The primary responsibility for this role is to partner across SC Industrial Engineering, Operations, and other cross functional teams to drive Network performance including productivity, accuracy, capacity, and efficiency. This role's responsibilities include solution development for engineering problems and project management of large-scale automation and robotics initiatives driving the Supply Chain transformation as well as leading direct or indirect resources as assigned. Additionally, the responsibilities include business analysis, budgeting support, facility layout, product flow, and change management. While performing these responsibilities, the individual will conduct data collection, analysis, leverage engineering tools, and have frequent engagement with multiple stakeholders.
Work with a Winning Team
At Lowe's, our supply chain is the backbone of our mission to serve customers and support our stores. When you join our supply chain team, you're stepping into a role that directly impacts millions of homes and communities across the nation.
You'll be part of a supportive network where colleagues and leaders have your back, working together to overcome challenges and deliver for those who rely on us. As you contribute to our industry-leading supply chain operations, you'll build a rewarding logistics career with fair, respectful leadership that helps you shape a future you can be proud of. Your expertise will be vital in driving the future of retail as we continue to innovate and excel in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Ideate, develop, manage, and execute multimillion-dollar automation and robotics network improvement projects to drive operational excellence and transformation throughout the entire SC Distribution Network. This includes all aspects of the project management life cycle with support from engineering leadership as needed for larger projects.
- Utilize continuous improvement methodology; assess key performance indicators; establish project objectives; drive short and long term strategic plans to meet critical timelines; track and report on post-project successes and impacts to the business to measure progress in achieving results and creating accountability.
- Lead internal and external cross-functional project teams.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Manage several technology and automation projects at once and while providing technical leadership for larger scale projects.
- Communicate with and influences key decision-makers and senior leadership within the organization.
- Benchmark industry studies, partner with key vendors, build business cases for, and recommend new automation and robotics technologies, equipment, and material handling solutions, all to support transformative solutions.
- Leads ideation and implementation of network-wide automation solutions.
- Gathers and analyzes data and elements of existing DC network to develop innovative solutions to operational issues and provide recommendations to improve operations.
- Leads facility layout design and ergonomic studies to increase productivity while maintaining safety.
- Develop financial cost benefit analyses and financial models to support requirements and designs of project solutions.
- Work in an ambiguous environment throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Acts as mentor and advisor to other engineers and provides training and development to peers as needed.
- Other tasks as needed.
- Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in industrial engineering and 3-5 Years 3 Years Experience in retail distribution with an emphasis on a performance-based culture
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience in facility layout and project/capital justification
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience implementing automation and robotics technologies
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience with a warehouse management system
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience managing a cross-functional project from conception to implementation
- 3-5 Years 3 years Proven experience managing multiple and competing priorities
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience in adapting and integrating new technology and automation in a complex supply chain environment
- 3-5 Years 3 years Experience in driving new ideas and technology in a complex and dynamic supply chain setting
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Master's Degree Industrial Engineering or related field and 1 year experience
Benefits
- 401k with up to 4.25% match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
- Tuition-Free Education
- 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
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
Compensation
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 our benefits page.
EEO Statement
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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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.
Pay Range: $81,200.00 - $135,400.00 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.
