Clayton Homes

Manager in Training

Maryville, TN Full time

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.

Position Summary: The Manager In Training (MIT) is designed to prepare the trainees for a future leadership position in one of our home building facilities, dependent on their interest, skill set, experience, and needs of the home building group. The intended design of the program is to provide an opportunity for early-career professionals to learn and grow as leaders within our organization. The MIT, upon completion, would likely be prepared to take on a management role in one of our home building facilities, to include Assistant Production Manager, Assistant Materials Manager, Customer Success Manager, or Cost Analyst.
Duties / Responsibilities:
• Learn from experienced team members in each training program area while gaining knowledge about processes, procedures, and standards, as well as participate in certain duties with team members.
• Successfully complete each phase of the structured training program while rotating through assignments related to the manufacturing process.
• Actively participate in MIT meetings to develop and refine the training curriculum.
• Actively participate in facility projects to gain deeper knowledge into the business.
• Actively participate in Sponsor led projects to gain broader knowledge.
• Actively become a part of the company culture and build relationships with team members and management.
• Present to executive leaders at the end of each phase of the program.
• Present to facility leadership on learning outcomes.
• Produce weekly summary reports.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; prior construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to relocate.
• Very organized with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent planning and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task is essential.
• Ability and willingness to absorb a vast amount of information.
• Project management experience is a plus.
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


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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