Food Production Supervisor

E.W. Grobbel Sons, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Detroit is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in a busy, high-volume production environment at their Eastern Market facility. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive attitude towards safety and quality in food production. Enjoy competitive pay, a signing bonus, and the chance to impact a historical food community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Paid holidays and vacation time

Quarterly bonuses

Matching contribution to 401(k) plan

Individual leadership development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and support a team.
• Experience working with safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 40+ in a high-volume production environment.
• Ensure product meets quality standards and compliance.
• Communicate goals and keep the team focused on safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing
Location: Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 looking for a hands-on, experienced Production Supervisor to join our team at our Eastern Market facility. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s spent at least 5 years supervising teams in food manufacturing and is ready to lead from the floor—not from behind a desk.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 40+ employees in a busy, high-volume production environment
• Communicate goals clearly and keep the team focused on safety, quality, and hitting targets
• Coach, train, and guide your team—building trust, accountability, and consistency
• Identify challenges on the floor and implement smart, practical solutions
• Ensure every product that goes out meets our high standards and regulatory guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful workplace, and ensure compliance with all company policies
• Maintain accurate records and work closely with other departments to keep things moving smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting (required)
• Strong leadership skills—you know how to motivate, support, and guide a team
• Experience working with safety and quality systems in food production
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is a plus
• Someone who’s reliable, proactive, and ready to be present on the plant floor all day

Why EW Grobbel?

• We’re growing—and we want leaders who grow with us
• Our roots are local, but our reach is expanding
• You’ll be working in the heart of Eastern Market, surrounded by a passionate team and a historic food community
• Competitive pay, signing bonus, and a chance to make a real impact every day

If you’re a team-focused leader who knows food manufacturing and enjoys working where the action is, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us shape the next chapter of EW Grobbel.

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

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Paid holiday
  s & 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.