Lean Production Lead - Safety & Growth

RK Industries, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RK Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations at our Denver-area facility. You will be the key link between management and frontline workers, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality while driving efficiency.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year in a shop production setting, strong leadership, and hands-on supervision on the production floor. Expect involvement in hiring, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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 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, identify inefficiencies, and support frontline problem-solving.
• Monitor and eliminate the seven wastes of Lean.
• Maintain and utilize Kanban boards to track task status and WIP limits.
• Ensure all team members follow standardized work processes.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events to implement incremental enhancements.
• Maintain and improve 5S in the workplace.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to produce 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 communicate defects to shop leadership.
• Maintain accurate time records.
• Work with overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
• Plan and delegate prioritized workflow assignments as directed by shop superintendent.
• Monitor machinery health and arrange maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols (OSHA, PPE).
• Conduct regular audits of the work environment to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect and document product compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

RK Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations at our Denver-area facility. You will be the key link between management and frontline workers, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality while driving efficiency.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year in a shop production setting, strong leadership, and hands-on supervision on the production floor. Expect involvement in hiring, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.