Production Manager

About the role

The Heibar Indiana Production Manager (PM) will oversee the start-up of a new location for Heibar, a division of Clayton Homes. This role will involve hiring, establishing operating procedures, ensuring training occurs for a new team, and coordinating the project on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Lead large groups of people and develop a culture of accountability within the team
• Adhere strictly to quality assurance requirements and maintain a safety-first mentality
• Review production performance and identify training opportunities for production personnel
• Direct teams effectively across departments to ensure timelines and production priorities are met
• Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development and employee engagement
• Improve production processes to enhance overall quality, reduce lead times, and lower costs through the use of Lean Manufacturing methods, 5S, Kaizen, etc.
• Track and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the team members and senior leadership on a daily basis
• Engage daily with team members, discussing the previous day's production and current day's goals
• Ensure products meet or exceed internal and external customer quality standards (MOD Building codes) and required delivery schedules are met
• Create strategies to reduce labor costs, minimize scrap, and guarantee a defect-free product

Requirements

• 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 and capable of multitasking
• Ability to read and understand building specifications greatly desired
• Demonstrated adherence to safety protocols
• Ability to adapt quickly and make sound decisions in a changing, fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant leadership experience
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Previous construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience in manufactured housing is greatly desired
• Working knowledge of P&L statements
• Experience with Quality Programs and Root Cause Analysis (e.g., ISO9001, 8D 5 Why)
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments preferred

Skills

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Detail-oriented and multitasking abilities
• Ability to read and understand building specifications
• Compliance with safety protocols
• Adaptability and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton offers competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part-time team members after one year. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. Clayton also provides paid time for team members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program. The company encourages holistic wellness with various programs available online or in-person for team members. Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.