General 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 General Manager will lead and manage the facility supporting production, distribution, safety, team member experience, sales, quality, and cost. In alignment with our shared vision, the leader should be able to effectively champion initiatives to drive productivity through commercial, operations, and financial excellence.  

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Provide development of staff leaders to guide plant and support organizations 

• Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet organizational requirements 

• Lead the establishment and attainment of plant goals in quality, cost, schedule, compliance, and safety. 

• Establish and maintain the plant(s) vision for success 

• Facilitate the leadership team in strategic decision-making and problem-solving 

• Provides effective leadership and promotes good working relationships across all functions in the facilities and for the company. 

• Responsible for the overall production, distribution, safety, quality, performance, and profitability of assigned operations. 

• Leads by example thus setting a positive tone for the organization, creating a motivating work environment and cooperation across functions regardless of market conditions. 

• Coordinate business activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing and production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner 

• Establish and monitor overall performance for production and quality standards 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Operations Management or related field required.  

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in production management, with at least two in a manufacturing management position. 

• Prior P&L and commercial responsibility is required. 

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members at all levels within the facility 

• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, and discretionary skills 

• Solid understanding of construction trades and quality practices, codes, regulations, etc.  

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc. 

• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others. 

• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment. 

• Work primarily involves