Department Manager

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, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays 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 • Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women • At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs • Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment 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. Position Summary: The Department Manager or Area Coordinator is responsible to manage and direct the daily activities and resources of all assigned production departments. The Department Manager or Area Coordinator position is crucial to create a world class production environment. Duties / 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 • Own new hire onboarding and development experience following the job skills training program including utilizing training material, tracking their development in the Responsibility Matrix and providing real-time feedback. • Select, evaluate, & retain department or area 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 • Enforce the “Zero Defect Hand-off” program. 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. Don’t leave until team has the area “Clayton Clean”. • Support ISO14001 initiatives (recycling program) • Tool lockers and Comm centers must be “Clayton Clean” and organized • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • High school diploma/GED or equivalent 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 • 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 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. 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. Travel Requirements: As Needed Privacy Policy Business Unit - Our passion is simple, and it's been our focus since 1956. We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Today we build, sell, finance and insure our homes from coast to coast. Clayton is organized into six businesses that offer opportunities across multiple industries. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can make us stronger. Corporate team members help support each business under the Clayton umbrella. This includes everything from our wellness team, internal audit, accounting/finance, digital marketing, legal, facilities and much more! We believe our strength is our people and we attract those who make us better. Our team members are encouraged to try new things, have a strong work-life balance and continue to grow their skill sets. We are in the middle of a digital transformation, and at Clayton Technology, our team members get that. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. With over 350 information technology team members, we help drive and support every business unit at Clayton by providing innovative technology solutions. Clayton Tech provides services to the entire company, including everything from strategy and planning to software development and IT operations. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, currently building more than 45,000 homes per year. We are committed to providing quality, beautiful homes to families across America, and it’s all possible with the knowledge and expertise of our hardworking team members. More than 1,900 team members support Clayton Retail, with over 350 retail centers across the United States. Our home consultants help customers choose from hundreds of floor plans and customize a new home to meet their needs. Clayton Retail, alongside our eight other retail brands, sells more than 17,000 homes annually, as we help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Clayton Connect, part of Clayton Home Building Group, is responsible for safely transporting our homes and making sure they arrive free of damage. More than 200 team members cover an average of 6,000 miles a day, knowing they are doing more than delivering a home - they are delivering a family’s dream.