Operations Manager - Production Division

Operations Manager - Production Division

Dry PaT

Residential Construction | Growth Opportunity

Our company builds high-quality residential projects with a commitment to craftsmanship, accountability, and strong leadership. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Operations Manager who is eager to take ownership of day-to-day operations and grow into a larger leadership role within the organization.

This role is designed for a strong construction leader who wants to step into a division-level leadership path, with the goal of growing this part of the business over the next several years.

The person in this role will work closely with ownership and company leadership to build systems, drive production performance, and develop the team needed to support rapid growth.

This is not simply an operations role, it is a leadership track to becoming the General Manager of the Production Division.

Learn more at: https://www.drypat.com/

The Role

The Operations Manager will play a critical role in building and leading the company's Production Division.

This role is responsible for ensuring projects run efficiently, teams perform at a high level, and operational systems support the rapid scaling of the division.

The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and takes pride in building strong teams and systems.

Over time, the successful candidate will assume increasing responsibility for the overall leadership and performance of the Production Division.

Core Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the company's Production Division.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure projects maintain strong momentum and execution.
• Ensure projects stay aligned with schedule, quality standards, and operational expectations.

Operational Coordination

• Ensure project teams have the information, schedules, and resources needed to perform effectively.
• Identify operational bottlenecks early and implement solutions before they impact project performance.
• Maintain clear communication across field teams, project management, and company leadership.

Systems & Process Development

• Help build and refine operational systems that allow the Production Division to scale effectively.
• Improve scheduling practices, documentation standards, and project tracking processes.
• Support the implementation of consistent operational standards across all projects.

Division Growth & Leadership

• Work directly with ownership to grow the Production Division and increase production capacity.
• Help develop the people, processes, and structure required to support a division that will grow significantly over the next several years.
• Demonstrate increasing leadership responsibility with the long-term goal of becoming General Manager of the Production Division.

Ideal Candidate

This role requires someone with direct field leadership experience in residential construction.

The ideal candidate must be or have been a Residential Construction Superintendent and understand how projects run from the ground up.

You likely bring:

• Previous experience as a Residential Construction Superintendent
• 5 years of construction management experience
• Strong understanding of residential project execution and field operations
• Experience coordinating trades, schedules, and site activities
• A natural ability to lead people and keep projects moving forward
• Strong organizational and communication skills

The Right Personality for This Role

This is a high-ownership leadership role in a fast-moving company.

The right candidate:

• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Thrives on solving problems and managing complex moving parts
• Enjoys building systems and improving how teams operate
• Takes pride in accountability and operational excellence
• Wants to take on increasing leadership responsibility over time

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, the Operations Manager will:

• Establish strong operational coordination across projects and teams
• Improve systems that support consistent production performance
• Help build the foundation for scaling the Production Division
• Demonstrate leadership capability aligned with the future General Manager role

Why This Role Is Unique

This role is designed as a leadership pathway, not just a job.

You will be stepping into a position with a clear mandate: help build and scale the company's Production Division.

Rather than hiring externally for future leadership, we believe in developing strong internal leaders who understand our culture, standards, and commitment to quality.

If you are a former Superintendent who wants to grow into division leadership, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact, we would welcome the conversation.