Production Manager
Rk
Lead Lean manufacturing execution for projects, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost.
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
process development
production planning
lean manufacturing
project management
kpi reporting
continuous improvement
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
- Managing production morale and key operational metrics.
- Provide overall management for an assigned project, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- 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.
- Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements to an assigned project.
- Participate in project production hour estimating, designed for manufacturability reviews, and risk assessments for project pursuits.
- Monitor and report on key operational KPIs (e.g., safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost).
- Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
- Accountable for all aspects of an assigned project, including processes, procedures, equipment, and execution strategies.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Oversee assigned manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
- Coordinate with the Plant Manager to provide strategic and tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
What you bring
engineering degree
lean manufacturing
microsoft
manufacturing management
leadership
time management
- Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
- Minimal travel is required.
- Minimum 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
- Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with excellent execution capability.
- Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style.
- Excellent time management skills; Operates with a sense of urgency.
- Proven leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Microsoft suite skills.
- 10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the plant.
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
- 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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