Production Manager
$115k - $145k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Aurora, CO, USA
In PersonMinimal travel is required.
Manufacturing & Production Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
- At least 10 years of manufacturing management operations experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
- At least 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
- Proven leadership competencies and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
- Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical approach with strong execution capability.
- Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style.
- Experience managing production morale and key operational metrics.
- Passion for developing team members and driving process excellence.
- Microsoft suite skills.
- Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Employees must be accountable for safety and health and empowered to stop work when an unsafe condition is present, and must immediately notify a supervisor so the hazard can be corrected.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the plant, and work in fluctuating noise levels and typical manufacturing hazards.
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 performance indicators, including 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 project execution.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors to develop long-term partnerships.
- Be 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, design-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.
- Travel minimally as required.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
About the company
RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1963
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RK won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
- RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
- RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.
What critics are saying
- Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
- Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
- Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.
What makes RK Industries unique
- RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
- Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
- RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget