Continuous Improvement Specialist

Clayton Homes (New); Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Clayton Supply in Texas seeks a Lean/Production Improvement coordinator to champion continuous improvement of the production environment and manage the facility's communication center. You’ll support lean projects, train teams, and drive data-driven improvements daily.

The role requires a related Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years’ experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Clayton offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Continuous willingness to learn, grow, and gain understanding as a leader in our organization.
• Effective motivation skills and techniques to encourage team to meet performance objectives.
• Honesty in all situations to cultivate an environment of trust.
• Fairness in all decisions and when holding team members accountable.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for daily slideshows – overtime reports, OSHA recordable information, Quality Assurance audits, Turnover information, hire date anniversaries, birthdays, weekly safety walk scores, weekly housekeeping scores.
• Transfer data into spreadsheets to track history and identify areas of improvement.
• Create spreadsheets and graphs to evaluate data in an easy-to-understand format; link this information to the slideshows so it can be shared with the production team daily.
• Create PowerPoint slideshows for use daily – this will include inspirational slides, safety slides, daily tailgate info and any plant news.
• Download updated slideshows onto flash drives every afternoon then plug them into all the TVs –ensuring they are ready for the morning tailgate meetings.
• Collect Safety, Quality, Housekeeping and Connection data and transfer to Area Manager weekly evaluations and other paperwork by Friday at noon.
• Work with Plant Manager of facility to identify Lean projects then work with facility fabricator, if needed, to expedite applications.
• Interact with the Production Managers and Area Mangers within plant to identify Lean projects then prioritize and execute a game plan to implement.
• Coach all team members if you see any unsafe acts, make sure team members are working in a safe manner and are wearing their PPE.
• Work together each day to resolve Lean issues. Work opportunities back to the source to streamline them. Communicate with the other team members when opportunities are observed that need addressing.
• Maintain a positive attitude. Lead the teams to success, engage the team members, help them to learn, grow, and be their very best. Lead by example.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new hires as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motivation skills

Leadership

Team communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

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:

Champion the continuous improvement of the production work environment and all facility production processes. Manage the entire communication center program for the facility. Provide process support as requested for opportunities which fall under team member experience umbrella. Serve as the Lean expert as needed to continuously improve production and process efficiencies, implement lean tools, and coordinate training programs as needed to support all the above.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Collect data for daily slideshows – overtime reports, OSHA recordable information, Quality Assurance audits, Turnover information, hire date anniversaries, birthdays, weekly safety walk scores, weekly housekeeping scores.
• Transfer data into spreadsheets to track history and identify areas of improvement.
• Create spreadsheets and graphs to evaluate data in an easy-to-understand format; link this information to the slideshows so it can be shared with the production team daily.
• Create PowerPoint slideshows for use daily – this will include inspirational slides, safety slides, daily tailgate info and any plant news.
• Download updated slideshows onto flash drives every afternoon then plug them into all the TVs –ensuring they are ready for the morning tailgate meetings.
• Collect Safety, Quality, Housekeeping and Connection data and transfer to Area Manager weekly evaluations and other paperwork by Friday at noon.
• Work with Plant Manager of facility to identify Lean projects then work with facility fabricator, if needed, to expedite applications.
• Interact with the Production Managers and Area Mangers within plant to identify Lean projects then prioritize and execute a game plan to implement.
• Coach all team members if you see any unsafe acts, make sure team members are working in a safe manner and are wearing their PPE. (bump caps, ear plugs, safety glasses, fall protection, saw safety, cut resistant gloves).
• Work together each day to resolve Lean issues. Work opportunities back to the source to streamline them. Communicate with the other team members when opportunities are observed that need addressing.
• Maintain a positive attitude. Lead the teams to success, engage the team members, help them to learn, grow, and be their very best. Lead by example.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new hires as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, 1-2 years’ prior experience preferred.
• Continuous willingness to learn, grow, and gain understanding as a leader in our organization
• Effective motivation skills and techniques to encourage team to meet performance objectives
• Honesty in all situations to cultivate an environment of trust
• Fairness in all decisions and when holding team members accountable

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.

Business Unit - B00018 Clayton Supply

The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission – helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are 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. Our success is in our team members – join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward-looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world-class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world-class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.