Process Improvement Coord

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.

Position Summary: Champion the continuous improvement of the production work environment and all facility production processes. Manage the entire communication center program for the facility. Serve as the Lean expert as needed to continuously improve production and process efficiencies, implement lean tools, and coordinate training programs as needed to support all the above.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Measure and document production processes throughout the plant
• Identify critical production areas to focus on for process improvement
• Provide support with the data tracking and reporting on process changes
• Facilitate implementation of innovation in the plant (new processes and equipment)
• Work with Operational Excellence team on Continuous Improvement initiatives and report on current projects.
• Responsible for overall creation & administration of plant/production process procedures and manuals working closely with the OPS team, QA team and the production team.
• Assemble process improvement / lean team and schedule meetings to continuously improve the plant for maximum efficiency
• Maintain process improvement tracking for real-time progress measurement. Engage the team members, help them to learn best construction practices and techniques, grow, and be their very best. Lead by example.
• Support the information culture on the shop floor by providing up-to-date SOPs at the point of use in the plants.
• Help maintain the departments’ skill matrix and keep job task analysis up to date.
• Create & run a program to get team members excited about continuous improvement in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with process development and controlled documentation
• Experience with lean principles and manufacturing systems
• Highly Proficient recording data and creating reports using Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Highly computer literate and proficient with technology.
• Ability to independently identify process documentation gaps and remedy quickly.
• Ability to create various spreadsheets for data and documentation tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex business processes
• Continuous willingness to learn, grow, and gain understanding as a leader in our organization
• Effective motivation skills and techniques to encourage team to meet performance objectives
• Honesty in all situations to cultivate an environment of trust

• Clear leadership attributes above and beyond normal job requirements.
• Positive influence with others
• 4 Year Degree is highly desirable
• 1+ years’ prior Continuous Improvement experience
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, etc. strongly preferred

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.
• Work could include use of standard office productivity equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• None

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.

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