Manager in Training

Clayton • Maryville, TN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder committed to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. As a vertically integrated home builder, Clayton serves customers through every stage of the homeownership journey, including building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. The company recruits passionate, positive, and eager-to-learn individuals, equipping them for success in various roles. The Manager In Training (MIT) program is designed to prepare early-career professionals for future leadership positions within Clayton's home building facilities. Upon successful completion, trainees would likely be prepared to take on management roles such as Assistant Production Manager, Assistant Materials Manager, Customer Success Manager, or Cost Analyst, depending on their interest, skill set, experience, and the needs of the home building group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior construction experience preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

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.

Benefits

• Flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package
• Competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program
• Holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees