Director of Fabrication - Electrical

Self. Made. at RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters

RK Company 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.

Summary of Duties:

The Director of Fabrication - Electrical provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Company's electrical prefabrication and manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for developing and executing fabrication strategies that improve safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and schedule performance while supporting field operations across all electrical construction projects. The Head of Fabrication partners closely with Operations, Project Management, Engineering, VDC/BIM, Purchasing, Logistics, and Field Leadership to maximize the use of prefabrication, standardization, and lean manufacturing principles. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring fabricated products consistently meet company quality standards and project specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term vision for the Electrical Fabrication Division.
• Establish fabrication goals aligned with company growth and operational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand prefabrication capabilities and increase value to projects.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop annual operating plans, capital improvement plans, and departmental budgets.
• Direct all day-to-day fabrication shop operations.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, workflow, and labor allocation.
• Ensure fabrication schedules support project milestones and field installation requirements.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Balance shop capacity with current and future workload forecasts.
• Collaborate with field operations to improve constructability and fabrication opportunities.
• Develop and manage fabrication operating budgets.
• Monitor labor productivity, utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze production performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements and automation.
• Manage capital equipment purchases and maintenance planning.
• Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, company safety policies, and fabrication standards.
• Develop and enforce quality control procedures throughout fabrication operations.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and quality concerns while implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient fabrication facility.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain fabrication leadership and production staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and create employee development plans.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives.
• Partner with Estimating to identify prefabrication opportunities during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with VDC/BIM teams to optimize fabrication-ready models.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules with field operations.
• Support Business Development by showcasing fabrication capabilities to customers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and implement new fabrication technologies and equipment.
• Standardize fabrication processes across projects.
• Develop fabrication standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support strategic initiatives related to automation and digital manufacturing.
• Participate in executive planning meetings and operational reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Accountability:

• Maintain the highest level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Operate independently while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Support and promote a positive workplace culture.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present.
• Position is primarily office-based and requires regular in-person attendance.

Minimum 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Ability to work in both office and fabrication shop environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional travel to project sites and company locations.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in electrical prefabrication, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience managing fabrication facilities and production personnel.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong financial and operational management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/project management software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician license.
• Experience with BIM/VDC workflows and fabrication modeling.
• Experience implementing automated manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Experience leading large-scale prefabrication operations supporting multiple construction projects.
• Strong executive leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent strategic planning and operational execution abilities.
• Advanced understanding of electrical construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and fabrication shop environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional travel to project sites and company locations.

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