Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.
Position Summary: The Department Manager is responsible for managing and directing the daily activities and resources of all assigned production departments. The Department Manager position is crucial to create a world class production environment.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Enforce Claytons 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 inspection as required
Hold team members accountable that violate the companys safety policy
Own new hire onboarding and development experience following the job skills training program including utilizing training material, tracking their development in the Skills Matrix and providing real-time feedback.
Select, evaluate, & retain department team members.
Communicate the significance of the 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 traveler is signed correctly
All defects must be addressed in assigned station(s)
Ensure defects are corrected by the root Team Member to teach & 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-min clean-ups. Dont leave until team has the area Clayton Clean.
Support ISO14001 initiatives (recycling program)
Tool lockers and Communication centers must be Clayton Clean and organized
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelors 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
Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as basic math skills
Must be detail-oriented and can 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. 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 team members 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 Claytons 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 creating an 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.
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