About the role
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? Do you excel in fast-paced environments where your vision and expertise can make a real impact? Kent Homes is seeking a dedicated Director of Operations Support to join our leadership team!
Why Kent Homes?
At Kent Homes, we take pride in delivering innovative modular construction solutions. As the Director of Operations Support, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, fostering a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement across our processes. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and support our mission of delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
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Safety Leadership: Cultivate a safety-first culture by implementing and monitoring safety best practices across operational support functions.
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Operational Excellence: Oversee logistics, supply chain, and quality assurance to optimize workflows, meet production goals, and enhance profitability.
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Strategic Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to drive efficiency and cost savings.
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Employee Development: Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth operations and maintain strong partnerships.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
- Experience : A minimum of five years in operational support or leadership roles with financial accountability; experience in modular construction or large-scale process improvement is a plus.
- Certifications : Professional designations in operations or management are required; Lean Six Sigma or project management certifications are advantageous.
- Skills : Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive strategic initiatives.
What’s in it for You?
- Leadership Impact: Shape and enhance key operational processes that drive business success.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within Kent Homes, including potential progression to General Manager.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team dedicated to innovation and quality.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to "Build Something GREAT” with us?
At Kent Homes, we’re committed to excellence and innovation in modular construction. Join us as our Director of Operations Support and make a lasting impact on our operations and team. Apply now to start your journey with Kent Homes!
Kent Homes - Build something GREAT with us.
Join Kent Homes , one of the largest and most innovative modular home manufacturers based in Atlantic Canada, where quality craftsmanship, innovation, safety and sustainability are embraced by our team members every day. Since 1958, we've been committed to delivering quality built homes with 100% quality assurance, offering tight control over costs, timing, and materials—guaranteeing a seamless process with no surprises. With our 150,000 square foot facility in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, we build year-round, serving communities across the Atlantic Provinces as well as Ontario. Our team is made up of talented builders and other great tradespeople, engineers, sales professionals, and more—all committed to a culture of that ensures employee and customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a difference, Kent Homes is the place to build your career !
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kent Homes
KENT HOMES is 100% Canadian-owned, and is part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies from Saint John, New Brunswick, Kent is Eastern Canada's leading manufacturer of custom built prefabricated structures for camp installations and remote office complexes. Kent Homes offers a choice of more than 200 standard Homes plans, 60 standard Mini Homes plans as well as 400 options to choose from. Kent Homes also builds custom plans designed to meet the customers needs. Kent Homes is a registered "R-2000 Builder". Kent Homes sold on the domestic market are covered by a seven-year structural warranty, a one-year workmanship and material defects warranty. CURRENT GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING ACTIVITY Kent Homes markets modular houses, panel houses, industrial trailers and prefabricated industrial complexes throughout Eastern Canada and the New England States, Japan and South America. GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING PRIORITIES/MARKETING STRATEGY Kent is interested in pursuing and developing sales worldwide with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the USA and Japan. Remote regions accessible by water transport only are target markets. CIDA sponsored projects in developing nations are also of interest.
About the role
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? Do you excel in fast-paced environments where your vision and expertise can make a real impact? Kent Homes is seeking a dedicated Director of Operations Support to join our leadership team!
Why Kent Homes?
At Kent Homes, we take pride in delivering innovative modular construction solutions. As the Director of Operations Support, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, fostering a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement across our processes. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and support our mission of delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
-
Safety Leadership: Cultivate a safety-first culture by implementing and monitoring safety best practices across operational support functions.
-
Operational Excellence: Oversee logistics, supply chain, and quality assurance to optimize workflows, meet production goals, and enhance profitability.
-
Strategic Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to drive efficiency and cost savings.
-
Employee Development: Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
-
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth operations and maintain strong partnerships.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
- Experience : A minimum of five years in operational support or leadership roles with financial accountability; experience in modular construction or large-scale process improvement is a plus.
- Certifications : Professional designations in operations or management are required; Lean Six Sigma or project management certifications are advantageous.
- Skills : Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive strategic initiatives.
What’s in it for You?
- Leadership Impact: Shape and enhance key operational processes that drive business success.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within Kent Homes, including potential progression to General Manager.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team dedicated to innovation and quality.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to "Build Something GREAT” with us?
At Kent Homes, we’re committed to excellence and innovation in modular construction. Join us as our Director of Operations Support and make a lasting impact on our operations and team. Apply now to start your journey with Kent Homes!
Kent Homes - Build something GREAT with us.
Join Kent Homes , one of the largest and most innovative modular home manufacturers based in Atlantic Canada, where quality craftsmanship, innovation, safety and sustainability are embraced by our team members every day. Since 1958, we've been committed to delivering quality built homes with 100% quality assurance, offering tight control over costs, timing, and materials—guaranteeing a seamless process with no surprises. With our 150,000 square foot facility in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, we build year-round, serving communities across the Atlantic Provinces as well as Ontario. Our team is made up of talented builders and other great tradespeople, engineers, sales professionals, and more—all committed to a culture of that ensures employee and customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a difference, Kent Homes is the place to build your career !
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kent Homes
KENT HOMES is 100% Canadian-owned, and is part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies from Saint John, New Brunswick, Kent is Eastern Canada's leading manufacturer of custom built prefabricated structures for camp installations and remote office complexes. Kent Homes offers a choice of more than 200 standard Homes plans, 60 standard Mini Homes plans as well as 400 options to choose from. Kent Homes also builds custom plans designed to meet the customers needs. Kent Homes is a registered "R-2000 Builder". Kent Homes sold on the domestic market are covered by a seven-year structural warranty, a one-year workmanship and material defects warranty. CURRENT GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING ACTIVITY Kent Homes markets modular houses, panel houses, industrial trailers and prefabricated industrial complexes throughout Eastern Canada and the New England States, Japan and South America. GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING PRIORITIES/MARKETING STRATEGY Kent is interested in pursuing and developing sales worldwide with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the USA and Japan. Remote regions accessible by water transport only are target markets. CIDA sponsored projects in developing nations are also of interest.