Production, Supervisor

WAM Global
  • Blacksburg, Virginia
  • $65,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
5 days ago

Job Description

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBlacksburg, Virginia
Salary$65,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Educational Technologyunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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