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Production Manager

RK Industries
United States, Colorado, Denver
3800 Xanthia Street (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
Description
Position Summary:
Manage fabrication and manufacturing projects, support teams and services. Take a leadership role for the design, layout, estimating, CAD, and production for fabrication and manufacturing projects. Provide comprehensive practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope as well as means and methods for all fabrication processes. Provide product development and refinement as well as detailed knowledge of project scope and functionality.

RK Overview:

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all fabrication team activities.
  • Supervise and coordinate any shop required activities with other team members and associated sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Provide pertinent and trade specific information to the project team in the development of the project schedule.
  • Work closely with sales and design team to evaluate, design, refine, budget and estimate fabrication sales opportunities.
  • Manage fabrication projects through the multi-discipline shop fabrication process.
  • Manage daily activities and productivity of assigned fabrication and production team members.
  • Report fabrication project metrics and financial status to senior leadership regarding matters concerning project budget, productivity, change orders, quality control and customer satisfaction.
  • Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.
  • Oversee procurement and delivery for project related equipment and materials in conjunction with fabrication and production schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with company safety program requirements, and interface with all safety personnel as required.
  • Document and ensure any required corrective measures are addressed and implemented.
  • Maintain and account for all fabrication tools, materials, resources and equipment.
  • Monitor progress, performance and quality of work for all subcontractors, vendors, and material & equipment suppliers.
  • Coordinate all required tests, inspections, and customer sign-offs per project scope.
  • Review, analyze, and update project productivity tracking for each project.
  • Support Director of Operations with schedule preparation, including logic and resource/budget allocation, Labor Resource Charts and provide updates as required.
  • Keep proper and complete documentation of project, in accordance with company standard systems.
  • Provide required training, mentoring, coaching and leadership for fabrication shop personnel.
  • Participate in company provided training.
  • Ensure accurate and complete cost coding of all team time entry on a daily basis.
  • Implement fabrication and manufacturing processes and procedures for new projects and customers.
  • Oversee the warranty/parts replacement program for fabricated or manufactured goods.

Accountability:

  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment, currently located in the Central Park area of Denver, including a reliable means of transport to and from work. Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area, during work hours.
  • All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
  • Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Qualifications:

Career Level: Production Manager 1

  • College/University graduate with 4-6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise teams of assorted technical functions.
  • Knowledge of advanced techniques and expertise within his/her function.
  • Ability to develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
  • Knowledge of design, layout, estimating, and CAD principles.
  • Familiarity with interpreting project scope, means, and methods to guide team members.
  • Demonstrated skill in evaluating and improving products or processes.

Career Level: Production Manager 2-includes all of the above plus:

  • College/University graduate with 7-9 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
  • Experience in coordinating and supervising teams of assorted technical functions.
  • In-depth knowledge of advanced techniques and expertise within his/her function.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead process improvements.
  • Skills in advanced estimating, budgeting, and schedule optimization.

Career Level: Production Manager 3-includes all of the above plus:

  • College/university graduate with 10+ years of progressively responsible fabrication/manufacturing leadership experience with large or strategic projects.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing company business strategy and implementing process innovations.
  • Demonstrated success leading multiple teams or programs of critical company importance.
  • Ability to negotiate critical and controversial issues with top-level employees and officers.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

  • Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

  • Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

  • Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

  • Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

  • Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

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