Production Supervisor: Safety‑Focused Leader & Lean Coach

Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Advancement opportunities

Global company culture

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production area with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You will set expectations, coach operators, and ensure procedures are followed to maintain an audit-ready environment.

You will manage labor and shift flow, apply lean principles to eliminate waste, and collaborate with other shifts to drive continuous improvement while upholding accountability and a safety-first

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related supervisory 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Safety

Problem-solving

Lean principles

Education

Associate degree

2–4 years supervisory experience

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production area with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You will set expectations, coach operators, and ensure procedures are followed to maintain an audit-ready environment.

You will manage labor and shift flow, apply lean principles to eliminate waste, and collaborate with other shifts to drive continuous improvement while upholding accountability and a safety-first