Lean Production Lead

rkmi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries seeks an experienced Production Supervisor in Denver to oversee daily production, serving as the link between upper management and frontline crews. You will ensure safe, on-time, quality manufacturing while maximizing efficiency across a 10–25 person crew, with hands-on leadership on the shop floor and adherence to Lean principles.

You will monitor performance data, participate in hiring and coaching, and drive continuous improvements, including 5S, Kaizen, and standardized work,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize production to meet customer demands.
• Compile data on performance, output, and progress for senior management.
• Lead a team between 5 and 20 team members.
• Assign tasks to workers 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 continuous 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 (Gemba) to observe processes firsthand, identify inefficiencies, and support frontline problem-solving.
• Actively monitor and eliminate the seven wastes of Lean.
• Maintain and utilize visual tools like Kanban boards to track task status and WIP limits to prevent bottlenecks.
• Ensure all team members follow established standardized work processes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events to implement incremental improvements based on employee feedback.
• Maintain and improve 5S in the workplace.
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
• 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 effectively communicate defects to shop leadership.
• Maintain accurate time records.
• Work with overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
• Plan and delegate prioritized work flow assignments as directed by shop superintendent.
• Monitor machinery health and arrange maintenance for necessary repairs to minimize downtime.

Skills

Judgment/Initiative

Crew Management

Shop Production Environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RK Industries seeks an experienced Production Supervisor in Denver to oversee daily production, serving as the link between upper management and frontline crews. You will ensure safe, on-time, quality manufacturing while maximizing efficiency across a 10–25 person crew, with hands-on leadership on the shop floor and adherence to Lean principles.

You will monitor performance data, participate in hiring and coaching, and drive continuous improvements, including 5S, Kaizen, and standardized work,