The Role
The Productivity Manager will lead the 3rd shift operations in a manufacturing facility, focusing on performance improvements, compliance with USDA standards, and team development.
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Productivity Manager
Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday – Friday, 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $80,000 - $110,000
Signing Bonus: $2,000
Training Requirement & Site Assignment:
This position requires 90+ days of on-site training at our Detroit location. Ongoing work assignments may be scheduled at the Detroit or St. Clair Shores location as operational needs require.
At EW Grobbel, we’ve been crafting premium food products for over 140 years right here in Michigan. As one of Crain’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies,” we’re proud of our heritage—and even more excited about our future.
We’re seeking a hands-on Productivity Manager to lead 3rd shift operations in our USDA-regulated manufacturing facility. This role is built for a strong operational leader with leadership, accountability, and performance ownership capabilities. If you are a floor-driven leader who understands KPIs, urgency, and workforce accountability, we want to meet you.
Primary Responsibilities:
EW Grobbel is a family food company 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 and supply our products to thousands of locations across 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.
EW Grobbel is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to build your future with us? Apply today!
Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday – Friday, 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $80,000 - $110,000
Signing Bonus: $2,000
Training Requirement & Site Assignment:
This position requires 90+ days of on-site training at our Detroit location. Ongoing work assignments may be scheduled at the Detroit or St. Clair Shores location as operational needs require.
At EW Grobbel, we’ve been crafting premium food products for over 140 years right here in Michigan. As one of Crain’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies,” we’re proud of our heritage—and even more excited about our future.
We’re seeking a hands-on Productivity Manager to lead 3rd shift operations in our USDA-regulated manufacturing facility. This role is built for a strong operational leader with leadership, accountability, and performance ownership capabilities. If you are a floor-driven leader who understands KPIs, urgency, and workforce accountability, we want to meet you.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the 3rd shift team.
- Drive measurable performance improvements.
- Reduce repeat deficiencies through structured corrective action.
- Support downtime reduction and startup readiness.
- Protect yield and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with USDA and food safety standards (training provided).
- Partner cross-functionally with Production, QA, and Maintenance.
- 5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing
- Proven ownership of measurable KPIs
- Strong floor presence and team accountability
- Experience in regulated manufacturing preferred
- Willingness to learn USDA food safety compliance
- Ability to work 3rd shift from 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
- Capable of standing on the plant floor 80-95% of the shift
- Must be comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions
- Able to climb stairs multiple times daily, conduct detailed equipment inspections, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Paid holidays & vacation time
- Quarterly bonuses
- Matching contribution to 401k plan
EW Grobbel is a family food company 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 and supply our products to thousands of locations across 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.
EW Grobbel is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to build your future with us? Apply today!
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The Company
What We Do
MISSION: To become the greatest - safest meat processor in the world through stimulating progress while preserving our core values CORE VALUES: To serve all who enjoy, help make, or buy our products in the greatest way possible PURPOSE: To pursue the engagement of each employee, supplier, and stakeholder To evolve our processes, product, and plant To create the safest ready-to-eat environment in the world To teach each employee purpose, leadership, and encouragement CORE VALUES: Live with intensity, integrity & intentionality Strive for continuous self-improvement Endeavor to always under-promise and over-deliver Work with gratitude for the privilege
