Department Manager

About the Role

The Department Manager is responsible for managing and directing the daily activities and resources of all assigned production departments. This position is crucial to creating a world-class production environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Clayton’s safety culture by adhering to and enforcing all aspects of the safety program.
• Participate in Safety training meetings as requested for continuous education on new guidelines.
• Conduct routine tool and equipment safety inspections as required.
• Hold team members accountable for violations of the company’s safety policy.
• Own new hire onboarding and development experience following the job skills training program, including utilizing training material, tracking development in the Skills Matrix, and providing real-time feedback.
• Select, evaluate, and retain department team members.
• Communicate the significance of data on Communication Center slides daily during huddles.
• Coach, correct, and counsel team members; utilize the progressive discipline documentation system appropriately.
• Read and check off orders as each unit is built.
• Ensure the traveler is signed correctly.
• Address all defects in assigned station(s) and ensure they are corrected by the root team member to teach and eliminate repeat occurrences.
• Conduct routine material inspections to avoid shortages and building defects into the home.
• Participate in Quality training opportunities as requested for continuous education.
• Ensure clean department(s) before, during, and after work using 5-minute clean-ups; don’t leave until the team has the area “Clayton Clean.”
• Support ISO14001 initiatives (recycling program).
• Maintain “Clayton Clean” and organized tool lockers and Communication centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or demonstrated industry experience.
• Previous construction/manufactured housing experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in 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 Requirements

• 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; 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.

Benefits

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