Production Team Leader

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.

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.

Reports to: Area Coordinator, Zone to be assigned upon hire

Job Status: Full-Time / Hourly, non-exempt

Mobility Profile:  On Location

Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Area Coordinator, the Team Leader is responsible for the daily activities of the assigned production departments. 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.

Some 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.

• 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.

• A full job description and sample daily/weekly task list will be provided at time of interview.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

• 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.

• Ability to read and understand home building specifications desired.

• 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.

Travel Requirements:

• As Needed to offsite training.

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?

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 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 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.

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 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 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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