Production Manager

Clayton Homes; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 Homes is seeking a Production Manager to supervise all phases of the homebuilding process, collaborating with Design and Operations teams to deliver high-quality, on-time homes. This role emphasizes safety, Lean improvements, and staff development in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, 5+ years in management, and experience in manufactured housing, with solid planning and communication skills to drive results on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant management experience.
• Experience in manufactured housing strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to read and understand home building specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead large groups and develop a culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements including HUD building codes.
• Prioritize safety and enforce Safety 1st guidelines.
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities.
• Direct teams to meet timelines and production priorities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Quality assurance

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Basic math

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 Production Manager is responsible for supervising all phases of the homebuilding process, working directly with the Design and Operations Teams.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ability to lead large groups of people and focus on developing a culture of accountability working as a team
• Strict adherence and compliance with quality assurance requirements to include HUD building codes
• Be safety minded and ability to put Safety 1st – must adhere to strict safety rules and guidelines
• Reviewing production performance and identifying training opportunities of production personnel as necessary
• Direct teams effectively in each department to ensure timelines and production priorities are met
• Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development and team member engagement
• Improve production processes for the purpose of improving overall quality, reducing lead-times, and lowering costs of operations by utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods, 6S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, etc. applications where necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant management experience
• Previous construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience in manufactured housing is greatly desired
• 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 Demands:

• 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.

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.

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