Assistant Production Manager - Lean & Safety Leader

Clayton; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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.