Assistant Production Manager

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience.

About the role

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of all production departments. This role provides constant communication, feedback, and recognition to team members and production leaders to enable a positive team member experience and develop a world-class culture in line with our company values.

Responsibilities

• 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 prioritize Safety 1st – must adhere to strict safety rules and guidelines
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities for production personnel
• Direct teams effectively in each department to ensure timelines and production priorities are met
• Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development
• Improve production processes to enhance overall quality, reduce lead-times, and lower costs using Lean Manufacturing methods, 6S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, etc.
• Lead, guide, and direct department leaders
• Partner with TMX as needed on team member initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma; college degree preferred
• Minimum 4-5 years of 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
• Fluent in Spanish preferred (30%+ of the plant is Spanish-speaking)
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic math skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to 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 to exchange accurate information.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

As needed for plant training, conferences, or other Clayton events.

Pay

$85,000–$90,000 base salary with eligibility for various bonus programs.

Benefits

• Flexibility to create a custom health, dental, and vision benefits package
• Competitive 401K programs with company matching after one year for full- and part-time employees
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time off for volunteering through the Clayton Impact program
• Holistic wellness programs (physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational) available online or in-person