Department Manager

Department Manager

Clayton 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.

Position Summary :

The Department Manager 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

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Why Clayton?

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.