Production Manager
Rk
Lead Lean manufacturing, oversee production, safety, quality, and delivery for projects
24 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Aurora, CO
Onsite
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility Operation
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Plumbing
Structural Metal Framing
Construction Services
Advanced Fabrication
Building Services
Sector Specialisms
Mechanical
Service
Steel
Energy
Water
Electrical
Construction
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
lean manufacturing
kpi monitoring
process development
project management
production scheduling
team leadership
- Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
- Monitor and report on key operational KPIs (e.g., safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost).
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
- Provide overall management for an assigned project, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- Participate in project production hour estimating, designed for manufacturability reviews, and risk assessments for project pursuits.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and other departments to drive alignment and seamless execution of projects.
- Managing production morale and key operational metrics.
- 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.
- Lead, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing, and engaged workforce.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors, turning them into long-term partners and advocates.
What you bring
lean manufacturing
leadership
bachelor’s
microsoft
10+ yrs
supervisory
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
- Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with excellent execution capability.
- Proven leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style.
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Minimum 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
- Excellent time management skills; Operates with a sense of urgency.
- Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
- Microsoft suite skills.
- Minimal travel is required.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the plant.
- 10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
- 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
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
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Company
Overview
1963
Year Founded
The company traces its roots back to its founding in Colorado.
1985
Year Incorporated
The company became officially incorporated, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.
- Headquartered in Denver with strategic facilities in Aurora, Henderson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, it now anchors the Mountain West skyline.
- Combining construction, advanced fabrication, CNC machining and mission‑critical services, RK delivers end‑to‑end project solutions.
- Its seven business lines—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Mission Critical, Energy, Water, and Service—drive diversified revenue streams.
- Projects span from hospital systems and data centers to industrial plants and water infrastructure, showcasing wide sector competence.
- Despite operating at scale, RK retains its hands‑on ethos, leveraging in‑house fabrication bays and licensed professionals.
- Its expansion into the Southwest reflects a growth mindset, investing in large, purpose-built fabrication hubs.
- A rare blend in its market, RK complements traditional construction with precision machining, metal fabrication and full‑service value delivery.
- Hard Work. Big Passion.
- Respect, teamwork, passion and advancement.
- “Can‑do” attitude and drive to excel.
- Employees feel heard, valued and fulfilled through listening tours and brown‑bag sessions.
- Annual picnic, golf outings, BBQs, years‑of‑service celebrations.
- Safety, mentorship, accountability, relationships and teamwork.
50+ LEED Experts
LEED-Accredited Professionals
The company employs over 50 professionals who are accredited in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, demonstrating expertise in sustainable design and construction.
100+ Sustainable Projects
Completed LEED-Certified Projects
The company has successfully completed over 100 projects that meet the rigorous sustainability standards set by the LEED certification program.
- First Colorado mechanical contractor in USGBC LEED program.
- Largest portfolio of LEED-certified mechanical projects in the state.
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certified.
- Equal opportunity employer policy covering sex, gender identity, disability, etc.
- No DEI‑specific strategy or gender‑based targets publicly stated.
- No gender‑split workforce data disclosed.
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