Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations Wolverine Advanced Materials Blacksburg, Virginia, United States About this position 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. 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. Salary Information #J-18808-Ljbffr