Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Wolverine Advanced Materials; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and competitive benefits

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials, located on-site in Blacksburg, VA, seeks a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operations to lead NA inbound‑to‑outbound activities, drive on-time delivery, and ensure inventory accuracy.

You will direct Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics, coordinating with Purchasing for new product launches and driving continuous improvement across ERP systems and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field required.
• 10+ years in Materials Management, Production Scheduling, or Supply Chain Operations with leadership experience.
• APICS or other Supply Chain certification.
• Strong grasp of lean manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Track record of building high-performing teams and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics teams.
• Own the production scheduling process and ensure on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.
• Lead inputs into S&OP processes (Supply Review, Demand Review, Exec Review).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team including subordinate supervisors.
• Partner with Purchasing on sourcing and material availability for new product launches.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Production Scheduling

ERP Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

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.

About The Role

Reporting to the North America General Manager, the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations will lead Wolverine's NA inbound‑to‑outbound supply chain operations, spanning material planning and scheduling, production scheduling, logistics, and material handling and data integrity. This role sets the strategic direction for the Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics teams, ensures the necessary materials and capacity are in place to support production, and drives on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, and process improvement across the supply chain. Purchasing and supplier sourcing are managed by a separate Purchasing function, with which this role coordinates closely.

This role is located on‑site in Blacksburg, VA.

What You’ll Do

• Set the strategic direction for our Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics teams
• Own the production scheduling process and drive on‑time delivery and inventory accuracy
• Lead key inputs into our Supply Review, Demand Review, and Executive Management Review meetings as part of the S&OP process
• Manage, coach, and develop a team that includes subordinate supervisors
• Partner closely with Purchasing on sourcing and material availability for new product launches
• Drive continuous improvement across ERP systems, data integrity, and supply chain processes
• The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.***

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business‑related field preferred
• 10+ years in Materials Management, Production Scheduling, or Supply Chain Operations, including leadership experience (automotive industry a plus)
• APICS or other Supply Chain certification
• Strong grasp of lean manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• A track record of building high‑performing teams and driving results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

Bonus and competitive benefits.

Wolverine Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer.