Production Manager

Mattr•Blythewood, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Xerxes, a division of Mattr is the largest manufacturer of underground fiberglass storage tanks in the world. With nearly 40 years of direct industry expertise, we are recognized as both a leading innovator and a trusted brand. We are always looking to add great people to the Mattr family, people whose skills and goals match our mission and values. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drives operational excellence, Mattr is for you! Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for leading and directing a diverse, multi‑shift production team within a core manufacturing facility. This role is critical to achieving production volume, scheduling, quality, safety, and cost objectives while meeting customer requirements and budgets. As a highly visible leader, the Production Manager drives accountability, collaboration, and a safety‑first culture while developing people and processes to deliver consistent production results on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a Production Manager or equivalent leadership role.
Proven experience leading multi‑shift manufacturing operations with a strong, hands‑on presence on the production floor.
Lean / Six Sigma mindset with a demonstrated safety‑first approach to leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline production teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and conflict‑management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Purchasing.
Comfortable managing safety programs, accident investigations, and corrective action processes.
Basic computer application skills required.
High School Diploma required; post‑secondary education is considered an asset, with experience valued over formal education.
Local candidates only; no relocation assistance available.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in fiberglass or composite manufacturing environments (e.g., boat building, pool manufacturing, or similar industries) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a diverse manufacturing workforce, including Production Supervisors, Lead Operators, and Operators, to meet business and production objectives.
Build and sustain a culture of accountable performance, collaboration, and safety in a positive and engaging work environment.
Improve and sustain employee performance through coaching, mentoring, feedback, delegation, succession planning, team building, and performance management.
Coach and mentor supervisors and managers, creating development plans for high‑potential employees and strengthening leadership capability.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement in production cost, quality, delivery, and safety.
Monitor production and safety performance metrics and take corrective or proactive action to meet or exceed targets.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet current and future production requirements using full‑time and variable labor models.
Communicate key operational updates and priorities clearly and consistently to production teams.
Manage manufacturing processes, equipment, accident investigations, and corrective actions, including Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Review and approve production‑related documentation, expenses, safety actions, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and cost control.