Production Manager

RK Industries • Aurora, CO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager provides hands-on management, development, and oversight of production operations for an assigned project. The role transitions customer projects into a high-performing Lean Manufacturing environment while ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and production efficiency that meets or exceeds customer and business expectations. The manager is accountable for the project’s processes, procedures, equipment, and execution strategies, and works with the Plant Manager and other departments to support manufacturing execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven leadership competencies, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams focused on collaboration and accountability.
• Excellent time-management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical approach with strong execution capability.
• Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style.
• Experience managing production morale and key operational metrics.
• Interest in developing team members and driving process excellence.
• Microsoft suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• At least 2 years of Lean Manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned project and achieve performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable, sustainable improvements.
• Develop and execute project strategy, production schedules, and resource plans aligned with production bid hours.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production team members and oversee manufacturing personnel, supporting alignment, engagement, development, and retention.
• Monitor and report on operational KPIs, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and other departments to align project execution.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Coordinate with the Plant Manager on strategic and tactical manufacturing support and execution.
• Participate in production-hour estimating, design-for-manufacturability reviews, and risk assessments for project pursuits.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Comply with company policies and procedures; support safety and health accountability, including stopping work when an unsafe condition is present and promptly notifying a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits to support employee growth and well-being.
• Hands-on training and development opportunities through RK University, including leadership and technical learning opportunities.
• Accredited apprentice program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed