Production, Supervisor

wam-global-careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Real opportunities for advancement

Stable global manufacturing company

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Production Supervisor in Virginia to lead a production area focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will set expectations, coach teams, and ensure strict adherence to procedures while maintaining an audit-ready environment.

The role oversees up to 20 employees, applies lean principles to cut waste, and collaborates with adjacent shifts to ensure consistent production results and a strong, accountable culture.

Qualifications

• We are looking for leadership mindset with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.
• Associate degree OR 2–4 years supervisory experience or equivalent combination.
• Willingness to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead area performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Set expectations clearly and follow through consistently.
• Coach operators and develop a capable, confident team.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, specifications, and standard work.
• Maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment.
• Manage labor, resources, and shift flow to meet production targets.
• Apply lean principles to improve processes and eliminate waste.
• Collaborate with supervisors across shifts for alignment and continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean principles

Safety-first

Education

Associate degree or 2–4 years supervisory experience

Job description

About Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.

What This Role Really Is

This is a true leadership position, one where expectations are clear, standards matter, and consistency is everything. We are looking for a Production Supervisor who takes ownership of their area, communicates directly and respectfully, builds strong teams, and drives results through professionalism and accountability. Someone who engages in safe workplace practices, who reinforces quality without compromise, and who leads by example every single day.

If you’re a leader who is steady under pressure, engaged on the floor, and committed to doing things the right way, you will thrive here.

What You Will Lead

As a Production Supervisor at Wolverine, you are responsible for your area’s performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

You will:

• Set expectations clearly and follow through consistently
• Reinforce safe behavior and correct unsafe actions immediately
• Coach operators and develop a capable, confident team
• Ensure adherence to procedures, specifications, and standard work
• Maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment
• Manage labor, resources, and shift flow to meet production targets
• Apply lean principles to improve processes and eliminate waste
• Collaborate with supervisors across shifts for alignment and continuity

This is a role for leaders who take pride in building strong teams and strong results.

What You Bring

We are looking for dependable, team-centered leaders who approach their work with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.

Leadership Traits

• High integrity and consistency
• Strong and direct communication
• Calm and steady demeanor during challenges
• Respectful and fair approach to accountability
• Safety-first mindset with a commitment to quality
• Desire to continuously improve processes and people

Experience & Education

• Associate degree OR 2–4 years related supervisory experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and technical instructions
• Strong problem-solving ability using data, observation, and root cause thinking
• Willingness to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends as required

We value leadership mindset just as much as technical experience.

Why This Role Matters

This role will directly supervise up to 20 employees in Production and in multiple work areas with the expectation to build a strong, capable, and profitable future. Our goal is to continue strengthening safety, tightening standards, and building a culture where leaders set the tone through clarity, consistency, and follow-through.

In this role, you will:

• Make a visible impact every shift
• Influence culture and team behavior
• Build reliable processes and strong operators
• Help develop the plant’s future direction
• Grow into broader leadership roles within a global company

This is a position for someone who wants to lead with purpose.

Why Join Wolverine

• A stable, global manufacturing company
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Real opportunities for advancement
• A culture moving toward stronger standards and higher performance
• A team environment where leadership truly matters

Salary Range: $65,000-$90,000

Bonus and competitive benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.