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.

Job Description: Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Clayton Maynardville

Department: Multi-Departmental

Reports To: Area Coordinator

Job Summary

The Team Leader role is a hands-on leadership position designed to recognize high-performing individuals and empower them to lead by example. This role plays a critical part in driving departmental success by fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. While not responsible for formal disciplinary actions, the Team Leader is expected to demonstrate integrity, accountability, and strong leadership—serving as a link between team members and management.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Complete Checkpoint Inspection Sheets with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure all travelers and departmental documentation are properly signed and maintained.
• Direct team workflow and traffic to support efficient operations and productivity.
• Ensure consistent adherence to departmental AOC’s (Absolutes of Craftsmanship).

Leadership by Example

• Model excellence in these four core areas: Safety, Attitude, Quality, and Housekeeping.
• Maintain a balance between productivity and the four core areas listed above.
• Step in for the Area Coordinator when needed to ensure continuity of team operations.

Team Engagement & Communication

• Identify and address behaviors or practices that hinder team performance or culture.
• Communicate opportunities and concerns to the Area Coordinator promptly.
• Demonstrate courage and integrity when addressing misaligned behaviors.
• Build strong connections with team members to support engagement and morale.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across departments and with leadership.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficient in at least 75% of tasks within the assigned area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and influence others positively.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and support team development.
• Trustworthy, dependable, and committed to company values.

Qualifications

• Consistently demonstrates ‘Humble, Hungry, and People Smart’ traits.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• No recent corrective actions; maintains a clean performance record.
• Meets departmental task proficiency per the Skills Matrix.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to adapt to different departmental needs and shift schedules.

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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