Manufacturing Director: Lead Lean, Modular Production

RK Industries, LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking a seasoned production leader for its Denver shop. You will build and guide a world-class production and installation team, drive efficiency, and ensure safety and quality in all processes. The role requires deep experience in production, manufacturing or construction and a proven track record of developing high‑performing staff.

You will lead continuous improvement, coordinate with customers, and maintain cost controls while delivering projects on time.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and work ethic to build a capable production operation.
• 15+ years in Production, Manufacturing, or Construction.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, hire, develop, and mentor production resources.
• Experience in off-site manufacturing/modular environments.
• Change management, problem solving, and solution development experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and train a world-class production and installation team.
• Provide leadership for production operations delivering quality products efficiently.
• Recruit, develop and train a high-performance team.
• Ensure production processes are optimized with proper controls.
• Lead design, optimization and constructability efforts with the team.
• Oversee development of staff and production interfaces with markets and customers.
• Drive continual improvement, corrective action and customer satisfaction practices.
• Maintain safety, quality and cost effectiveness of production.
• Lead daily production to meet budget, schedule and policies.

Skills

Leadership

15+ years

Production management

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary diploma (plus)

Tools

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Job description

RK Industries, LLC is seeking a seasoned production leader for its Denver shop. You will build and guide a world-class production and installation team, drive efficiency, and ensure safety and quality in all processes. The role requires deep experience in production, manufacturing or construction and a proven track record of developing high‑performing staff.

You will lead continuous improvement, coordinate with customers, and maintain cost controls while delivering projects on time.