Gemba-Driven Production Supervisor (Lean & Safety)

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RK Industries in Denver seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the shop floor, ensure safety, on-time production, and quality.

You will lead a crew of 10–25, organize tasks, monitor performance, and coach teams on lean practices like 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with management to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Familiar with shop production environment.
• Ability to manage daily activities of 10–25 member crew.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize production to meet customer demands.
• Compile data on performance, output, and progress for senior management.
• Lead a team of 5–20 team members.
• Assign tasks and monitor the production line to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Inspect work in process (WIP) to ensure it meets exact specifications and compliance standards.
• Onboard new hires and provide coaching on equipment use and safety procedures.
• Participate in hiring, conduct performance reviews, and handle disciplinary actions or conflict resolution.
• Spend significant time on the production floor to observe processes and support frontline problem-solving.
• Actively monitor and eliminate the seven wastes of Lean.
• Maintain Kanban boards and WIP limits.
• Ensure standardized work processes are followed.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events for incremental improvements.
• Maintain and improve 5S in the workplace.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to guide production.
• Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment.
• Review produced work for correctness and perform quality control inspections.
• Identify product defects and communicate defects to shop leadership.
• Maintain accurate time records.
• Work with cranes and forklifts; plan workflow and monitor machinery health.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols (OSHA, PPE) and inspect the work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Familiar with shop production

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RK Industries in Denver seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the shop floor, ensure safety, on-time production, and quality.

You will lead a crew of 10–25, organize tasks, monitor performance, and coach teams on lean practices like 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with management to drive continuous improvement.