About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

The Assistant Production Manager role involves overseeing production teams and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This is a management position focused on developing team culture, improving processes, and meeting production goals under the guidance of the Production Manager.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of management experience in a production environment, are strong leaders, and are comfortable with hands-on coaching. A background in manufacturing or construction is beneficial.

Worth noting

The role emphasizes a culture of safety and accountability, and there's a focus on continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The company offers a supportive work environment with good benefits, but the emphasis on strict adherence to safety and quality may not suit everyone.

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. 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.

Assistant Production Manager – Clayton Sacramento

Reports to: Production Manager

Department: Management

Job Status: Full-Time / Salary

Position Summary: The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of all production departments. The Assistant Production Manager will provide constant communication, feedback and recognition to team members and production leaders to enable a positive team member experience and develop a world class culture in line with our company values.

Duties / Responsibilities:

The Assistant Production Manager, under the direction of the Production Manager, will be responsible for the following duties/responsibilities:
- Ability to lead large groups of people and focus on developing a culture of accountability working as a team
- Strict adherence and compliance with quality assurance requirements to include HUD building codes
- Be safety minded and ability to put Safety 1st – must adhere to strict safety rules and guidelines
- Reviewing production performance and identifying training opportunities of production personnel as necessary
- Direct teams effectively in each department to ensure timelines and production priorities are met
- Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development
- Improve production processes for the purpose of improving overall quality, reducing lead-times, and lowering costs of operations by utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods, 6S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, etc. applications where necessary
- Lead, guide and direct department leaders
- Partner with TMX as needed on team member initiatives
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma/college degree preferred
Minimum 4-5 years relevant management 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
Fluent in Spanish preferred (30%+ of the plant is Spanish speaking)
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and 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 for plant training, conferences or other Clayton events

Salary:

85-90k base salary and various bonus program(s) eligibility

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.
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 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.

Why Clayton?

A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

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.

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 available online or in-person for team members.

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