What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Manager position at Clayton Careers?
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.
Clayton Homes is opening a new manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Operations Excellence Manager to join our team. As part of a leading organization in the housing industry, this is your chance to contribute to the launch of an exciting new chapter, helping us build high-quality homes that meet the diverse needs of families across the country. Bring your technical leadership and expertise to a company that is transforming lives through innovative home solutions!
At Clayton Homes, you’ll have the unique opportunity to establish and implement maintenance processes tailored to the needs of our Conway facility while benefiting from the support and resources of a nationally recognized brand. If you’re ready to be part of an innovative team and make a lasting impact in your community, we invite you to join us in building something extraordinary—one home, one family at a time.
At Clayton Homes, you’ll have the unique opportunity to establish and implement maintenance processes tailored to the needs of our Conway facility while benefiting from the support and resources of a nationally recognized brand. If you’re ready to be part of an innovative team and make a lasting impact in your community, we invite you to join us in building something extraordinary—one home, one family at a time.
Your Role:
As Operational Excellence Manager, you will be an integral part of the home building plant leadership team and will lead all aspects of quality, EHS, and manufacturing engineering. Reporting to the General Manager, your role on the team is to “improve the plays” in the home building process by focusing on continuous improvement with three main goals: 1) improve productivity, 2) improve quality, 3) make the plant safer and more sustainable. Your direct report team will consist of a Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Manager, and EHS Manager. Collaboration and internal partnership with various functions, specifically your peers in sales, production, materials management, and HR will be critical for the individual in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading the implementation and management of the quality program across the facility, including governance over data collection, analysis, and problem-solving for root cause of quality defects.
- Responsible for leading the implementation and management of the EHS program across the facility, including governance over data collection, analysis, and problem-solving for root cause of safety and environmental issues.
- Responsible for leading the implementation and management of the continuous improvement program, which includes process improvement (example: Kaizen events), manufacturing design/layout, standard operating procedures, and integration of safety & quality into the manufacturing process.
- Identify capital investment opportunities for productivity, safety, sustainability, and quality improvements in the plant. Partner with Home Office to prioritize and gain approval for investments.
- Support plant leadership teams on the development and execution of plans to minimize production costs through effective use of team, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital expenditures.
You Have:
- BS/BA degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution
- 5-7 years of Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, and/or Continuous Process Improvement in a Manufacturing Environment.
- Ability to travel several weeks per year.
- Excellent Microsoft Office capabilities, including Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Process and detail oriented: can utilize multiple data points to identify potential opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of LEAN principles and experience implementing LEAN processes.
Ideally, You Will Bring:
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician/Engineer/Professional Quality/Statistical Application certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience with Hazard and Risk Management.
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.
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.
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