Assistant Production Manager

Clayton; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a qualified production supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in our housing operations. You will drive daily production, uphold quality and safety standards, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and strong communication. Prior experience in construction or manufactured housing is preferred, with a focus on continuous process improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant management experience.
• Construction experience preferred; manufactured housing experience desired.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Lead large teams and foster a culture of accountability.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and HUD building codes.
• Maintain safety as a top priority and follow safety rules.
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities.
• Direct department leaders to meet timelines and priorities.
• Apply Lean, 6S, Kaizen or Six Sigma methods to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Quality focus

Safety consciousness

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Basic math

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.

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 have the ability to put safety first as you 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 productions 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 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’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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