What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Mattr?
Production Manager - Xerxes division, Seguin, TX
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.
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
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 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
- Experience working in fiberglass or composite manufacturing environments (e.g., boat building, pool manufacturing, or similar industries) strongly preferred
- 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
Why Join Matter>
- Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel