PROCESS IMPROVEMENT LEAD

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada with 48 locations from Saint John, New Brunswick to Corner Brook, Newfoundland and many towns and cities in between. We owe our success to our exceptional customer service, superior selection of home building supplies, and our commitment to protecting our customers and staff by hiring and training associates dedicated to our safety values. Our culture thrives thanks to the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in, our focus on diversity in the workplace, our commitment to our employees through training and development programs and our focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across our locations.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Process Improvement Lead position based in our Corporate Head Office, located in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiatives across various functional areas of the business utilizing lean and six sigma methodologies.
• Leverage data to analyze current processes and provide meaningful insights to the business.
• Determine financial impact of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement metrics to track improvements and ensure sustainable results.
• Prepare regular progress updates for key stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and future improvement opportunities.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving measurable improvements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees