RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project.

RK Mission Critical provides custom-engineered modular solutions for the data and telecom industries. We’re a single source solutions provider that can handle complex and high-volume projects. We listen carefully to customer needs and have the experience to develop solutions that others can’t or won’t.

The peRKs:

RK Contributions

• Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Weekly pay

In-house Programs

• Career development training for all levels through RK University
• Discounts on products and services for life’s necessities such as phone, internet and work apparel
• Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities

Partnership Programs

• Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
• Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more

What you’ll be working on:

• Provide the leadership to create a world-class manufacturing team involved in the design and production of prefabrication and modular construction solutions for the data, telecom, and industrial markets.
• Lead and direct the Manufacturing Operations function, to obtain optimum productivity, while reaching strategic goals
• Recruit, develop, and train a high-performance team
• Drive change transformation and strategy execution to achieve business results
• Develop long-term plans that impact the achievement of business results
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are optimized for each product and that process controls are in place
• Develop comprehensive site capital and maintenance budgets consistent with business plans
• Provide general logistics support to manufacturing floor such as processing material requisitions, sub-assembly paperwork closure and material relocation
• Designs, implements and leads best-in-class business process including manufacturing systems optimization, supply chain development, customer satisfaction and quality improvements
• Oversees technical and professional development of the Manufacturing Operations function
• Serve as the principal company Manufacturing interface with the market and customers providing cost effective solutions for their needs.
• Lead in continual improvement, corrective action and customer satisfaction practices.
• Responsible for the technical accuracy, quality and cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
• Provide manufacturing 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 Manufacturing staff to achieve excellence.
• Facilitate, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.
• Lead value manufacturing and design optimization efforts coordinating with manufacturing to ensure the efficient production of deliverables.
• Lead the daily Manufacturing operation to ensure assigned tasks are delivered within budget, on schedule and in accordance with established policies and procedures of RKMC.

What is expected of a Director of Manufacturing:

• Strong leadership skills and work ethic to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Function
• Engineering degree or equivalent of relevant education and work experience; MBA is a plus.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Production and Construction
• Proven ability to effectively lead, supervise, hire, develop, and mentor talented manufacturing resources.
• Experience in the construction/prefabrication/modularization industries
• Demonstrated success in change management, problem solving, and solution development.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading the Manufacturing and Operations Function
• Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results
• Skilled in manufacturing 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 with 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.

How you make Safety your top priority:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• 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.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to climb up and down and maintain balance on stairs, ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools and equipment.
• Ability to see (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to use arms and hands to reach, handle or manipulate and install heavy objects and materials.
• Ability to balance, kneel, squat, crouch, bend, lean, stand, walk, climb, dig, backfill and compact.

WORKPLACE AWARDS
Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more
Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019
Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019
Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019
ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019
ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021
ABC’s Top Performers by Market:
Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022
Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022
High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022
Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022
Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022
Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022
Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022
Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018
ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011
American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)
Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer
Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category
Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020
Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021

SAFETY AWARDS
ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club
AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022

COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY
Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019
Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020
The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019
Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts

QUALITY ACCREDITATIONS
ISO 9001:2015 System Standards
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Standards
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Specification Standards
AISC Shop Fabrication Certification, since 2010; Field Erector Certification since 2017
ASME Stamps: R, S, U, and U2 - Class 1 and 2. U Stamp since 2012. U2 Stamp since 2015.
Colorado Resolution 35 Standards Certification for Modular Building Manufacturing, since 2015

RK MISSION CRITICAL AWARDS

2020 Colorado Manufacturing Awards: Building and Construction Manufacturer of the Year

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Made in Colorado - Most Innovative Manufacturer, Runner-Up in 2021

Global Business Leaders Magazine: 20 Leading Companies of the Year 2022

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Manufacturing Firms: Ranked #8 in 2022

MANUFACTURING AWARDS

MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards: Category: Built Environment: 2016

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Made in Colorado 250 List: 2017

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Manufacturing Firms (submitted corporately): Ranked #6 in 2021, #7 in 2020 and #7 in 2019