Assistant Production Manager

Clayton Homes; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Competitive 401K and company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Volunteer time through Clayton Impact

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clayton is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee production departments, driving safety, quality and on-time performance. You will coach teams, monitor lean manufacturing initiatives and ensure adherence to HUD and quality standards in our housing production facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of management experience in construction or manufactured housing, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant management experience in a manufacturing or construction setting.
• Experience in manufactured housing strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to read home-building specifications and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of all production departments.
• Lead large teams and develop a culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and HUD building codes.
• Promote safety and enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities.
• Guide department leaders and improve processes using Lean tools.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 employee 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 Demands

• 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.

Travel Requirements

• As Needed

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's 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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