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Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.\nCenter 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.\nFor more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.\nWhat This Role Really Is:\nThis 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.\nIf 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.\nWhat You Will Lead\nAs a Production Supervisor at Wolverine, you are responsible for your area’s performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.\nYou will:\n·Set expectations clearly and follow through consistently\n·Reinforce safe behavior and correct unsafe actions immediately\n·Coach operators and develop a capable, confident team\n·Ensure adherence to procedures, specifications, and standard work\n·Maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment\n·Manage labor, resources, and shift flow to meet production targets\n·Apply lean principles to improve processes and eliminate waste\n·Collaborate with supervisors across shifts for alignment and continuity\nThis is a role for leaders who take pride in building strong teams and strong results.\nWhat You Bring\nWe are looking for dependable, team-centered leaders who approach their work with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.\nLeadership Traits\n·High integrity and consistency\n·Strong and direct communication\n·Calm and steady demeanor during challenges\n·Respectful and fair approach to accountability\n·Safety-first mindset with a commitment to quality\n·Desire to continuously improve processes and people\nExperience & Education\n·Associate degree OR 2-4 years related supervisory experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience\n·Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and technical instructions\n·Strong problem-solving ability using data, observation, and root cause thinking\n·Willingness to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends as required\nWe value leadership mindset just as much as technical experience.\nWhy This Role Matters\nThis 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. 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