Community Starts Lead
Job Description Summary As a Community Starts Lead working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for managing starts for the division that aligns resources, and drive Cadence Construction and meet divisional yearly plans. Work directly with VP of Construction and ACM’s to keep production pace by working with purchasing and starts. Continuous communication with Construction and Purchasing teams to provide support, communicate critical milestones and keep production moving.Job Details What You’ll Do • Manage starts/releases by week that compliments the Community Cycle Plan (CCP) and desired production universe to meet desired divisional cadence plan • Lead weekly starts meeting and utilizing 100% Prestart BuildPro Task report in order to drive predictability and identify all shortfalls causing delays in order to meet the divisions start per week cadence plan • Centrally manage starts and drive adherence to forecasted starts • Manage Inventory plan developed by Operations team that communicates Showcase homes in Process, Showcase homes Complete, Showcase homes in the permit process and Showcase homes permits approved but on the shelf for immediate start once released • Provide weekly Divisional metrics around even flow starts and closings, schedule adherence metrics for identified milestones and provide analysis for improvement • Complete Start package assembly and ensure 100% ready to hand out to field • Provide weekly communication to division on what month/week slots the team is selling for • Pull all BuildPro reports and review with VP of Construction • Manage assignments in BuildPro, and review and manage BuildPro schedules for cycle time efficiency • Conduct weekly production meetings with Area Construction Managers for an accurate update of all homes under production, and assist with vendor schedule adherence • Plan Production meetings with VPC and review staffing to meet production needs • Work with Purchasing to resolve any issues that arise from the field and review and recommend to VPP and VPC appropriate trade partner change opportunities • Process start packages, and maintain and distribute the starts tracking spreadsheet • May manage a team of permit coordinators Sound Like You? You might be just who we’re looking for if you have… • Minimum 4 years’ experience managing starts required • Understands production scheduling, sequence, batching and capacity • Proficient in BuildPro with demonstrated ability to update and improve schedules • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products • Highly proficient in Excel (testing required) • Previous experience with a Home Builder, Contractor or Construction Supplier a plus • Ability to multitask with attention to detail, and strong problem solving skills • Skilled communicator across a wide range of disciplines • Ability to collaborate and drive process improvement FLSA Status: Exempt Will have responsibilities such as: Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance
Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands: *Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include: - Competitive Compensation
- Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Programs
- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation & Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
- Home Mortgage Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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