Assistant Production Manager

Clayton; Hackleburg (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Clayton is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to coordinate all production departments and drive a positive team experience. The role emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and adherence to quality and safety standards on the shop floor.

You will lead diverse teams, support development, and work to improve efficiency using Lean tools while ensuring timely execution of production priorities in a fast-paced environment. Clayton offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years minimum of management experience.
• Construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufactured housing is highly desired.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; basic math skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand home building specifications.
• Demonstrated adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct production departments under the Production Manager.
• Provide communication, feedback, and recognition to team members and leaders.
• Lead large groups and promote a culture of accountability.
• Ensure adherence to HUD building codes and safety rules.
• Direct teams to meet timelines and production priorities.
• Offer leadership, coaching, and development for personnel.
• Improve production processes using Lean methodologies (Lean, 6S, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Guide department leaders to achieve quality and efficiency goals.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Word/Excel

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Reading specs

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you\'ll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of all production departments. The Assistant Production Manager will provide constant communication, feedback and recognition to team members and production leaders to enable a positive team member experience.

Duties / Responsibilities

• The Assistant Production Manager, under the direction of the Production Manager, will be responsible for the following duties/responsibilities:
• Ability to lead large groups of people and focus on developing a culture of accountability working as a team
• Strict adherence and compliance with quality assurance requirements to include HUD building codes
• Be safety minded and ability to put Safety 1st – must adhere to strict safety rules and guidelines
• Reviewing production performance and identifying training opportunities of production personnel as necessary
• Direct teams effectively in each department to ensure timelines and production priorities are met
• Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development and team member engagement
• Improve production processes for the purpose of improving overall quality, reducing lead-times, and lowering costs of operations by utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods, 6S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, etc. applications where necessary
• Lead, guide and direct department leaders

Other Duties As Assigned Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant management experience
• Previous construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience in manufactured housing is greatly desired
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as basic math skills
• Must be detail-oriented and can multi-task effectively
• Ability to read and understand home building specifications greatly desired
• Demonstrated adherence to safety protocols
• Ability to adapt quickly and make sound decisions in a changing, fast-paced work environment Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton\u2019s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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