Assistant Production Manager - Lean & Safety Leader

Clayton

Waycross (GA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

18 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits
401K with company match
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Clayton Impact volunteer time

Job summary

Clayton Manufacturing in Georgia is seeking a Production/Operations Manager to lead large teams and drive accountability across departments. You will coach, mentor, and direct personnel, ensure adherence to HUD quality and safety standards, and optimize processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

The role emphasizes planning, organization, and strong communication to meet production priorities, while fostering an inclusive, safety-first culture within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2-3 years relevant management experience.
  • Knowledge of HUD building codes and quality assurance.
  • Experience in manufacturing or construction environments.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read home building specifications and read plans.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large groups of people and develop a culture of accountability.
  • Adhere to quality assurance requirements including HUD codes.
  • Be safety minded and follow strict safety rules and guidelines.
  • Review production performance and identify training opportunities.
  • Direct department teams to meet timelines and priorities; provide leadership and mentoring.
  • Improve production processes using Lean methods and Six Sigma concepts.
  • Lead, guide, and direct department leaders.
  • Other duties assigned.

Skills

Leadership
Planning
Communication
Problem solving
Safety consciousness
Team building
Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clayton Manufacturing in Georgia is seeking a Production/Operations Manager to lead large teams and drive accountability across departments. You will coach, mentor, and direct personnel, ensure adherence to HUD quality and safety standards, and optimize processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

The role emphasizes planning, organization, and strong communication to meet production priorities, while fostering an inclusive, safety-first culture within a fast-paced environment.

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