Manufacturing Director: Lead Lean, Modular Production

RK Industries, LLC

Denver, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

24 hours ago
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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.

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