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Food Production Supervisor

EW Grobbel

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Production Supervisor to lead their food manufacturing team. This hands-on role requires a proactive leader with at least five years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will oversee production teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering a collaborative workforce. Join a company that values employee development and offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) matching plan. If you have a passion for food production and team development, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in food or health manufacturing.
  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production teams to achieve operational goals and ensure compliance.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies
Food safety experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually

Signing Bonus: $2,000

At EW Grobbel, we have been proudly delivering high-quality food products for 140 years. As one of Crain’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies in Detroit,” we are expanding to become a national leader in the industry. We are seeking a highly skilled Production Supervisor with experience in food or health manufacturing and a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in the industry.

This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume, non-union manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying and resolving bottlenecks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented workforce.

This is an active, hands-on role, requiring 100% of work time on the plant floor (standing, walking, climbing stairs).

Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Lead and manage production teams to achieve operational goals
  2. Communicate production targets clearly to staff and ensure alignment with company objectives
  3. Supervise, train, and mentor employees to maintain high performance and engagement
  4. Identify inefficiencies in production and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  5. Ensure all production output meets company and regulatory specifications
  6. Maintain proper documentation and enforce compliance with food safety and quality standards
  7. Uphold safety guidelines and company policies to create a secure work environment
  8. Directly oversee 40+ employees in the production department

Key Qualifications:
  1. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in food or health product manufacturing
  2. Proven leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  3. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  4. Associate’s degree preferred, but not required
  5. Proven food safety experience is required

If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for food production and team development, we encourage you to apply and be part of our growing success at EW Grobbel!

At EW Grobbel, here are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
  1. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
  2. Paid holidays & vacation time
  3. Quarterly bonuses
  4. Matching contribution to 401 (k) plan
  5. 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.
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