General Manager

Clayton Homes (New); Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off (Clayton Impact)

Job summary

Clayton Manufacturing seeks a General Manager to lead production, distribution, safety, and quality while driving profitability across assigned operations. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cost control, and strong cross-functional collaboration to meet company goals.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field, several years of production management experience, and proven P&L responsibility. A track record of improving process flows and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in production management; 5 years of P&L experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, and discretionary skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff leaders to guide plants and support organizations.
• Lead efforts with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet requirements.
• Establish and attain plant goals in quality, cost, schedule, compliance and safety.
• Establish and maintain the plant vision for success.
• Facilitate the leadership team in strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
• Provide effective leadership and promote cross-functional cooperation.
• Be responsible for overall production, distribution, safety, quality, performance, and profitability of operations.
• Coordinate planning with department managers to meet manufacturing objectives on time and cost-effectively.
• Set and monitor performance for production and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

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:

The General Manager will lead and manage the facility supporting production, distribution, safety, team member experience, quality, and cost. In alignment with our shared vision, the leader should be able to effectively champion initiatives to drive productivity through commercial, operations, and financial excellence.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide development of staff leaders to guide plants and support organizations
• Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet organizational requirements
• Lead the establishment and attainment of plant goals in quality, cost, schedule, compliance, and safety
• Establish and maintain the plant(s) vision for success
• Facilitate the leadership team in strategic decision‑making and problem‑solving
• Provides effective leadership and promotes good working relationships across all functions in the facilities and for the company
• Responsible for the overall production, distribution, safety, quality, performance, and profitability of assigned operations
• Leads by example thus setting a positive tone for the organization, creating a motivating work environment and cooperation across functions regardless of market conditions
• Coordinate business activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing and production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Establish and monitor overall performance for production and quality standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required; 5 years of P&L experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum 4 years’ experience in production management, with at least two in a manufacturing management position, is preferable. Prior P&L and commercial responsibility is required. Expertise defining and optimizing process flow. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members at all levels within the facility. Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, and discretionary skills. Solid understanding of construction trades and quality practices, codes, regulations, etc.

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 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 Manufacturing

Business Unit - B00018 Clayton Manufacturing 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.