Assistant production controller

Prattwhitney; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Production Controller to support our production team and help meet schedules onsite. You will plan loading, maintain the MPS, and coordinate with internal suppliers to reduce risks.

The role emphasizes problem solving, attention to detail, and effective communication to ensure on-time delivery of parts, including rework and returns, with opportunities for professional growth within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with Excel/MS Office.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare weekly loading plans.
• Create and maintain the monthly operational MPS.
• Mitigate risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers.
• Monitor production orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery.
• Ensure parts for rework are issued promptly.
• Support customer returns and NPI/Qualification planning.
• Prepare WIP reports and attend meetings to manage production plans.

Skills

Team Worker

Problem Solving

Written & Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP Experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Country: United Kingdom Location: Plymouth, Plymouth Position Role Type: Onsite Role: Assistant Production Controller Location: Plymouth (on site) Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Production Controller to work within the production team for supporting operations and meeting production schedules.

What you will do:

• Plans and prepares weekly loading plans
• Creating and maintaining the monthly operational MPS
• Mitigate risks for short term shortages with internal suppliers to ensure customer delivery
• Monitor execution of production order and adjust schedules for timely delivery.
• Ensuring parts for rework are issued in a timely manner.
• Supporting customer returns.
• NPI/Qualification Planning Support.
• Prepares reports on Work in Progress, attends Tier 1 and 2 meetings with Operations and Team Assist in production activity control to meet operational & business objectives, review production plans to identify potential risks to Manager Process Maturity

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Computer Knowledge (Excel, Ms Office)
• ERP Experience advantageous but not essential
• Team Worker - Primary site-based working
• Problem Solving
• Written & Verbal communication
• Attention to detail - Including documentary & recording

Why Collins Aerospace?

At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that is redefining aerospace, and you’ll have a critical role to play in helping our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. This is your chance to join a global leader with a mission that extends beyond the sky - from civilian to military and government customers, we provide secure communications, missionized systems, and innovative space solutions.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

Ready to Take on the Challenge? Collins Aerospace offers you the opportunity to work with a talented team, drive innovation, and develop your career while supporting our mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. Join us and help redefine aerospace - every day.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.