RK Company Overview As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning,…
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$95/hr–$135/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Competitive benefits, Growth and well-being support, Hands-on training and development, Leadership and technical learning opportunities, Accredited apprentice program
Posted 54d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Production Manager provides hands-on oversight of production operations to transition projects into a high-performing Lean Manufacturing environment. They are responsible for achieving performance metrics regarding safety, quality, delivery, and cost while leading and developing the production team.
Requirements
Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, with over 10 years of manufacturing management experience. Proven leadership skills and a minimum of 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience are highly beneficial.
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RK Company Overview
As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.
Position Summary
The production Manager provides hands-on management, development, and oversight of all production operations related to an assigned project. This role is responsible for transitioning customer projects into a high-performing Lean Manufacturing environment while ensuring safety, quality, on time delivery, and production efficiency that consistently exceeds customer and business expectations.
Role Responsibilities
Provide overall management for an assigned project, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements to an assigned project.
Develop and execute project strategy, production schedules, and resource plans aligned with production bid hours.
Lead, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing, and engaged workforce.
Monitor and report on key operational KPIs (e.g., safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost).
Oversee assigned manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and other departments to drive alignment and seamless execution of projects.
Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors, turning them into long-term partners and advocates.
Accountable for all aspects of an assigned project, including processes, procedures, equipment, and execution strategies.
Coordinate with the Plant Manager to provide strategic and tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
Participate in project production hour estimating, designed for manufacturability reviews, and risk assessments for project pursuits.
Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
Minimum 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
Proven leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
Excellent time management skills; Operates with a sense of urgency.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with excellent execution capability.
Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style.
Managing production morale and key operational metrics.
Passionate for developing team members and driving process excellence.
Microsoft suite skills.
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
Minimal travel is required.
Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the plant.
Noise levels can fluctuate from quiet to loud.
Exposure to typical manufacturing hazards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
As a second-generation family-owned business, RK Industries (RK) has undergone many evolutions since its incorporation in Colorado in 1985. With roots tracing back to 1963, RK is proud of its family history, traditions and continued focus on leading its industries of choice. RK operates seven businesses that provide specialty contracting services, prefabricated solutions and modular systems, including RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RK operates six major facilities to provide services across the Mountain West region.
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