Plant Manager

Clayton Homes; Vermont; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Clayton Home Building Group in Vermont is seeking a General/ Plant Manager to lead production, distribution, safety, and cost performance across the facility. You will drive productivity through commercial, operational and financial excellence, while building a high‑performing team and delivering value for customers and shareholders.

You will mentor staff, align with customers and leaders, set goals for quality, cost, schedule and compliance, and ensure a safe, engaging work environment as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or operations management or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in production management, with at least two in a manufacturing management position.
• Prior P&L and commercial responsibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide development of staff leaders to guide plant 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.
• Coordinate business activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure objectives are accomplished.
• Establish and monitor overall performance for production and quality standards.

Skills

Staff development

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management or related field

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

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide development of staff leaders to guide plant 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 or Operations Management or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in production management, with at least two in a manufacturing management position.
• Prior P&L and commercial responsibility is required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature‑controlled, sealed‑window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.

Travel Requirements

• As Needed

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 employees 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.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in‑person for team members.

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 floorplan, 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.

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.