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RK · 21 hours ago

Production Manager

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned enterprise that offers a diverse range of construction and manufacturing services. The Production Manager will oversee production operations for assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and mentoring team members.

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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

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingManufacturing ManagementProject ManagementEngineering DegreeOperational LeadershipTeam DevelopmentMicrosoft SuiteInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role

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

Preferred

Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered

Minimum 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial