Production Operations Manager (AKA the Floor General)

Production Operations Manager (Hazel Park, MI)

Position Overview (Read This First… Seriously.)

IMPORTANT: Let’s save everyone a little time and at least one awkward interview.

• If you need someone to tell you what to do next… this isn’t your role.
• If you see a problem and think “someone should handle that” … also not your role.
• If “I’ll get to it tomorrow” has ever been your life motto… we wish you the best, just not here.

We’re looking for the kind of person who runs toward problems like they owe you money. The kind of human who shows up ready, stays when it matters, and treats every product like it has their name on it… because around here, it basically does.

The non-negotiables (aka the part where we get serious for a second):

• You solve problems before they turn into meetings
• You bring a positive, no-BS attitude and operate with real integrity
• You are reliable to a fault. If you say it’s handled, we don’t check—we just know

If this is already exhausting to read, totally fair. Close the tab, grab a snack, live your truth.

Still here?

Good. That probably means you’re wired a little differently. The good kind of differently. Keep reading. This role might just be your next obsession.

Who is Detour?

Detour was built for people who don’t take the straight path.

We’re one of the fastest-growing cannabis companies in Michigan (Don’t let cannabis scare you as there are lots of people working here from HUGE CPG companies and they love it) because we move with intention, create with purpose, and execute without hesitation. From farm to final product, we own every step so we can build something better, faster, and more meaningful. Plus, we have the latest technology and machines. It’s a playground!

This isn’t just a company . . . it’s momentum. A place where ideas turn into real things, quickly. Where the work shows up on shelves, in culture, and in conversations.

We’re looking for people who want to grow with it, shape it, and take it further than we’ve imagined so far. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to build something that matters in a fast-growing market . . . welcome to Detour.

What You’ll Own (Yes, you)

Run the Machine

• Own daily production across all lines. Volume. Quality. Speed. No excuses.
• Build workflows that actually work. Then make them better.
• Move product from raw to finished without friction
• Hit deadlines. Stay on budget. Repeat

Lock the System

• Run METRC like a pro. Tracking, reporting, zero mistakes
• Keep us clean with CRA compliance, labeling, and SOPs
• Make sure every label is right. Every time
• Keep records audit-ready. Always

Make It Better

• Set the quality bar. Then raise it
• Fix what’s broken before it breaks bigger
• Solve root problems, not symptoms
• Bring a Lean mindset. Cut waste. Move faster

Build the Team

• Lead from the front. Inspire your team to be leaders.
• Set the standard and hold it
• Coach, push, develop
• Create a floor where safety and accountability actually mean something

Drive the Work

• Lead projects that improve how we build, launch, and scale
• Manage timelines, resources, and chaos without losing control
• Keep leadership informed. No surprises
• Turn data into decisions

What You Bring

• 5+ years leading production or operations (bonus if regulated environments)
• You know METRC, compliance, and how not to mess it up
• You’ve led teams in fast environments and actually delivered
• You understand inventory, data, and how to keep both clean
• You’ve worked with quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement
• You lead with presence. People follow you because you show up
• You solve problems fast and communicate even faster
• You’re comfortable on the floor. This isn’t a desk job

Bonus Points

• Spanish + English
• Cannabis experience (edibles, vapes, concentrates)
• Lean, 5S, or process optimization background

What Makes You Dangerous (In a Good Way)

• You communicate clearly, quickly, and like a real human.
• You don’t just use systems, you organize them.
• You’re self-directed. No babysitter required.
• You respect time. You’re early, prepared, and when it’s go time… you go

If you’ve made it this far, congratulations… you either really want this job or you got lost and refused to ask for directions. Either way, we respect the commitment and thank you.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person