Kratos Industries, LLC ยท 2 months ago
Production Manager 2nd Shift
Arvada, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
6+ years expKratos Industries, LLC is a company focused on manufacturing power distribution and control equipment. The Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, optimizing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supervise and provide direct oversight to production teams, ensuring efficient workflow, quality output, and adherence to production schedules
Ensure on-time, on-budget completion of power distribution and control equipment assembly projects
Monitor and balance workforce capacity to meet production demand, adjusting manpower as needed
Lead daily stand-up meetings to align teams on production goals, priorities, and expectations
Enforce compliance with assembly protocols, work procedures, and built-in quality control measures to prevent defects and rework
Address and resolve production bottlenecks and workflow disruptions in real-time
Partner with the Senior Manufacturing Manager to identify and implement process optimizations, enhancing production flow and resource utilization
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements and take corrective actions when efficiency or quality targets are missed
Collaborate on lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S implementation, to reduce waste and streamline workflows
Recommend and execute process improvement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and product flow
Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to ensure steady production workloads and resource alignment
Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to PPE usage and workplace safety protocols
Conduct safety audits, enforce OSHA and company safety guidelines, and ensure compliance with material handling and equipment usage protocols
Promote a clean, organized, and highly efficient work environment through 5S and lean principles
Provide coaching, mentorship, and feedback to production personnel to drive high performance and accountability
Lead hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with HR
Support and reinforce company training programs to enhance workforce skills, craftsmanship, and professional growth
Build a strong, engaged team culture that promotes teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years of experience leading a team of production personnel in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with UL certified electrical equipment
Strong computer literacy required, especially with regards to Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Awareness of sheet metal fabrication and Engineered products
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is strongly preferred
Additional consideration is given to those candidates with trade licenses or certifications
4+ years employment with Kratos Industries
Ability to clearly communicate person to person, email, and phone when necessary
Ability to train, mentor and coach employees
Demonstrated Professional Adaptability/ Maintain Professionalism working with other Disciplines
Computer Literate in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems (JobBoss2), Planner, etc
Benefits
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Health insurance benefits
Vision and dental
4% matching 401(k)
Company
Kratos Industries, LLC
Here at Kratos we integrate industry leading components into turn-key, factory tested power and control equipment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Huseas
President & Founder
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