Production Manager — Lean Manufacturing Leader

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC, a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, is seeking a Production Manager in Aurora, CO. This role provides hands-on management, development, and oversight of all production operations for an assigned project, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency that consistently exceed expectations.

The position requires Lean Manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Proven leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
• Excellent time management skills; operates with a sense of urgency.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management for an assigned project, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements to an assigned project.
• Develop and execute project strategy, production schedules, and resource plans aligned with production bid hours.
• Lead, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing, and engaged workforce.
• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs (e.g., safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost).
• Oversee assigned manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK Industries, LLC, a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, is seeking a Production Manager in Aurora, CO. This role provides hands-on management, development, and oversight of all production operations for an assigned project, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency that consistently exceed expectations.

The position requires Lean Manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to