Production Team Leader

About the role

The Team Leader position is crucial to create a world class production environment and team member experience. The Team Leader will be focused on meeting the daily production goal while influencing a culture of safety, great housekeeping, teamwork, pace and building a beautiful, defect free home for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Clayton’s safety culture by adhering to and enforcing the safety stop audit program.
• Participate in Safety training meetings as requested for continuous education on new guidelines.
• Conduct routine tool and equipment safety inspection as required.
• Hold team members accountable that violate the company’s safety policy.
• Welcome new hires and provide real-time feedback on their progress while ensuring a great learning environment for them.
• Participate in the hiring selection process.
• Lead an effective daily huddle and utilize the Communication Center slides.
• Coach, correct and counsel team members.
• Read and check off orders as each unit is built.
• Conduct routine material inspections to avoid shortages and relay needed material list to AC.
• Participate in Quality training opportunities as requested for continuous education.
• Ensure clean department(s) before, during and after work using 5 min clean-ups. Do not leave until team has the area “Clayton Clean.”
• Support ISO14001 initiatives (recycling program).
• Partner with TMX on team member initiatives.
• Participate and complete all assigned tasks within the Clayton Leadership book club, TL Academy and TMX University leadership development programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• A college degree A+.
• 2+ years previous construction experience required.
• Experience in manufactured housing is desired.
• 2+ years prior successful and verifiable leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Ukrainian, or Vietnamese languages is a plus to support our diverse working environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as basic math skills.
• Must be meticulous and can multi-task effectively.
• Possess identified characteristics of the Ideal Team Player.
• Strong in servant leadership.
• 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, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• 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 employees 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 a diverse and 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.