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RK Mechanical, Inc.

Location:
United States, Aurora

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

95.00 - 135.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Take the lead in transforming high-impact customer projects into streamlined, efficient operations. As a Production Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of production execution for assigned projects - driving safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency in a Lean Manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is pivotal in shaping strategy, mentoring teams, managing KPIs, and collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

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
Develop and execute project strategy, production schedules, and resource plans
Lead, mentor, and grow production team members
Monitor and report on key operational KPIs
Oversee assigned manufacturing personnel
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and other departments
Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors
Accountable for all aspects of an assigned project
Coordinate with the Plant Manager to provide strategic and tactical input
Participate in project production hour estimating, designed for manufacturability reviews, and risk assessments
Develop and implement manufacturing processes
Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Equivalent experience considered
10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience
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
Excellent time management skills
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with excellent execution capability
Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style
Managing production morale and key operational metrics
Passionate for developing team members and driving process excellence
Microsoft suite skills

What we offer:

Competitive benefits
Hands-on training and development opportunities through RK University
Leadership and technical learning opportunities
Accredited apprentice program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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