Production Team Lead — Lean, Quality & Growth

Clayton Homes; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Competitive 401K and company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Volunteer time through Clayton Impact

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clayton is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee production departments, driving safety, quality and on-time performance. You will coach teams, monitor lean manufacturing initiatives and ensure adherence to HUD and quality standards in our housing production facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of management experience in construction or manufactured housing, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant management experience in a manufacturing or construction setting.
• Experience in manufactured housing strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to read home-building specifications and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of all production departments.
• Lead large teams and develop a culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and HUD building codes.
• Promote safety and enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities.
• Guide department leaders and improve processes using Lean tools.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clayton is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee production departments, driving safety, quality and on-time performance. You will coach teams, monitor lean manufacturing initiatives and ensure adherence to HUD and quality standards in our housing production facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of management experience in construction or manufactured housing, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel.