Department Manager

Clayton Homes (New); North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits package

401K with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time through Clayton Impact

Job summary

Clayton Homes (New) is hiring a Department Manager in Rockwell, NC, responsible for managing daily production department activities and leading team members. You will enforce safety protocols, conduct inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong planning skills, and a background in construction or manufactured housing. Enjoy benefits such as flexible health plans and volunteer time through Clayton Impact. Join us in building a better tomorrow!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to read and understand home building specifications.
• Previous construction/manufactured housing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct daily activities of production departments.
• Enforce safety culture and conduct safety inspections.
• Select, evaluate, and retain department team members.
• Conduct routine inspections to prevent defects.
• Support ISO14001 initiatives.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated industry experience

Job description

Department Manager page is loaded## Department Managerlocations: Rockwell, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR130653Clayton 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 Department Manager is responsible for managing and directing the daily activities and resources of all assigned production departments. The Department Manager position is crucial to create a world class production environment.**Duties / Responsibilities:**• Enforce Clayton’s safety culture by adhering to and enforcing all aspects of the safety program• Participate in Safety training meetings as requested for continuous education on new guidelines• Conduct routine tool and equipment safety inspection as required• Hold team members accountable that violate the company’s safety policy• Own new hire onboarding and development experience following the job skills training program including utilizing training material, tracking their development in the Skills Matrix and providing real-time feedback.• Select, evaluate, & retain department team members.• Communicate the significance of the data on Communication Center slides daily during huddles• Coach, correct and counsel team members. Utilize the progressive discipline documentation system appropriately.• Read and check off orders as each unit is built• Ensure traveler is signed correctly• All defects must be addressed in assigned station(s)• Ensure defects are corrected by the root Team Member to teach & eliminate repeat occurrences• Conduct routine material inspections to avoid shortages and building defects into the home• Participate in Quality training opportunities as requested for continuous education• Ensure clean department(s) before, during and after work using 5-min clean-ups. Don’t leave until team has the area “Clayton Clean”.• Support ISO14001 initiatives (recycling program)• Tool lockers and Communication centers must be “Clayton Clean” and organized• Other duties as assigned**Qualifications:**• Bachelor’s degree preferred or demonstrated industry experience• Previous construction/manufactured housing experience strongly preferred• 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.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 - B00018Clayton ManufacturingThe 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 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.