Regional Asset Protection Dir

Purpose of Role

The principle purpose of the Regional Asset Protection and Safety Director is to provide leadership and oversight of the development, administration and maintenance of Lowe’s loss prevention, safety and operations programs. This includes directing the day-to-day functions of the District Asset Protection and Safety Manager and working closely with Regional, District and Store leaders to establish and achieve safety, shrink, training, and operational objectives that enhance margin and profitability while limiting expenses and liability.

Responsibility Statements

• Ensures all Asset Protection, Safety and Operations programs are properly implemented in stores
• Champions a culture where stores understand and value the relationship between company policies, procedures and guidelines and the customer experience as well as overall financial performance
• Provides direction and consultation during process rollouts and system enhancements
• Trips with RVP to review program compliance and effectiveness during regional store visits
• Aids in coordinating contractors being utilized within assigned Region
• Manages expense accounts in assigned Markets for key controllable expenses (e.g., loss prevention payroll, safety and security, monitoring equipment, chargeable causality, cash short and over, shrink, and damages)
• Attracts, hires and develops talented and diverse team members
• Provides guidance and direction to team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring progress towards goals
• Enables and promotes an inclusive and diverse team and working environment that drives employee engagement and retention
• Embraces the servant leadership approach by empowering others and encouraging two-way communication and the contribution of ideas
• Buils relationships and collaborates effectively with key internal and external leaders and stakeholders, including Regional and Market leadership teams
• Develops and presents communications, frequently to senior leadership
• Ensures stores remain in compliance with all Safety, Security and Hazmat policies and procedures
• Reviews safety and security reporting, identifies root causes of trends, and provides specific and proactive direction to reduce incidents
• Directs major external theft cases in partnership with corporate ORC managers and Market Organized Retail Theft Managers
• Coordinates and investigates all aspects of employee theft, controlling losses due to internal theft, in partnership with internal investigation team
• Acts as the first line of contact for recommendations on improvements
• Pairs with VPSO and MD to identify store process improvements to help drive better customer service and increased margins
• Utilizes data from Market and Store performance and exception reports to make adjustments to loss prevention and operational processes
• Pairs with corporate business units to identify necessary process improvements and study potential solutions
• Reinforces the importance of policies and procedures that are designed to protect the company against unnecessary expense and potential liability
• Negotiates effectively for the organization with internal and external stakeholders and builds relationships with key individuals necessary for collaboration
• Ensures consistent and timely completion and validation of Loss Prevention, Safety and Operations training classes in stores across the Region
• Ensures appropriate resources, including technology, is being used throughout the Region to identify needed training and/or corrective action
• Trains and mentors Region and Market teams on Safety, Shrink and Operations initiatives, opportunities, and risks
• Provides a clear vision to employees throughout the Region of their role in enabling the organization to deliver the desired customer experience
• Identifies key areas for improvement, then challenges and encourages individuals and leadership teams to close the gaps

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years experience in retail asst protection or comparable role
• 5 years experience leadership experience with direct report responsibility
• Experience with technology and ability to learn and teach new tools
• 5 plus years experience implementing compliance review processes
• 5 plus years experience multi-store retail experience
• 5 plus years experience working closely with senior leadership
• Experience managing in a matrix environment
• Experience presenting and/or facilitating
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and using varied sources of data to understand underlying drivers of complex problems

Preferred Experience

• Experience working and leading in an omni-channel retail environment
• Experience conducting quality reviews/audits
• Experience in using physical security systems (CCTV, EAS, etc)
• LPC/LPQ qualification
• Completion of a certified training program (Wicklander-Zulawski or Reed training)

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 https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.