Description
As the Plant Manager for our Steel division, you'll oversee all facets of production-driving efficiency, safety, and quality across a high-performing manufacturing operation. This position is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives on building world-class teams, optimizing processes, and delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, modular fabrication environment. Join us and lead the charge in shaping the future of steel manufacturing excellence.
RK Company Overview
As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.
Position Summary
The Plant Manager will lead, direct, and drive the production functions of the manufacturing facility. The Director of Manufacturing is directly responsible for the definition, adherence to, and improvement of all production processes in support of manufacturing initiatives. The primary role of the Director of Manufacturing is to lead a team of employees in the efficient and cost effective execution of duties. Role Responsibilities
- Create, develop and train a world-class production and installation team.
- Provide leadership for the production operation delivering quality products productively and efficiently.
- Recruit, develop, and train a high performance team
- Ensure that production processes are optimized for each product and that process controls are in place
- Designs, implements and leads best-in-class business production processes
- Oversees technical and professional development of the Production team and function
- Serve as the principal company Production interface with the market and customers.
- Lead in continual improvement, corrective action and customer satisfaction practices.
- Responsible for the technical accuracy, quality and cost effectiveness of the production operation.
- Provide production leadership in problem solving and troubleshooting of issues or problems.
- Create a team oriented working environment that fosters growth, accountability & fun.
- Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate the Production staff to achieve excellence.
- Facilitate, direct and drive continuous Improvement across all production related areas of the business.
- Lead value production, design optimization, and constructability efforts coordinating with production team
- Lead the daily production to ensure assigned tasks are delivered within budget, on schedule and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Accountable for the performance of the production team and the quality of the products.
- Responsible and accountable for the development of a "zero injury" culture.
- Compliance and implementation of all company policies and procedures
- Accountable for the safety and well-being of direct reports and all other employees.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills and work ethic to enable the creation of a highly capable Production Operation
- 15+ years of relevant experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Construction
- Proven ability to effectively lead, supervise, hire, develop, and mentor talented production resources
- Experience in off-site manufacturing/production/modular environments
- Demonstrated success in change management, problem solving, and solution development.
- Action-oriented and innovative in leading the Construction and Production functions
- Capable of driving change transformation to achieve specific business results
- Skilled in production processes of modular businesses
- Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements
- Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with employees & customers.
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance
- Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing, and problem solving skills
- Experience and technical understanding of data centers, data center modules, and modular processes.
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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RK Industries
Oct 21, 2025