Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Location:  Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan
Shifts: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 2nd Shift | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 annually
Signing Bonus: $2,000

At EW Grobbel, we’ve been crafting quality food products for over 140 years right here in Detroit. As one of Crain’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re proud of our heritage—and even more excited about where we’re headed.

We’re hiring a hands-on, experienced  Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in our high-volume food manufacturing facility. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in supervising production teams who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and enjoys being active on the plant floor.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 40+ employees in a dynamic, high-volume production environment
• Communicate goals clearly and keep the team focused on safety, quality, and productivity
• Coach, train, and develop your team—building accountability, consistency, and engagement
• Identify production challenges and implement smart, practical solutions in real time
• Ensure all products meet quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory guidelines
• Promote a safe, respectful workplace and ensure compliance with company policies
• Maintain accurate production records and collaborate with other departments to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting (required)
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivating, guiding, and developing a team
• Experience working with safety, quality, and compliance systems in food manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is a plus
• A proactive, reliable leader who prefers to be present and engaged on the production floor
• Effective communicator and collaborator who can work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and HR

Why EW Grobbel?

• We’re growing—and we need skilled maintenance professionals to grow with us
• Our legacy is over 140 years strong, but we’re just getting started.
• You’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced, hands-on production environment that feeds America.
• We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.
• If you're a driven team leader who takes pride in keeping operations running safely and smoothly, we want to meet you.

At EW Grobbel, here are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Paid holidays & vacation time
• Quarterly bonuses
• Matching contribution to 401(k) plan
• Individual leadership development

About EW Grobbel
EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883. Headquartered in Detroit's historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. We are best known as "America’s Oldest Corned Beef Specialist." We supply our products to thousands of locations around the United States.

The foundation of the organization is centered on growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. As an employee of EW Grobbel, you will be part of a fast-paced, high-performance team, driven by employee engagement and powered by work precision.

Ready to build your future with us? Apply today

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Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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