Aerospace Production Scheduler & Flow Coordinator

Collins Aerospace; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance options

Parental leave benefits

Wellness & health programs

Flexible health benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Riverside, CA is seeking a Production Controller to ensure efficient material flow, production scheduling, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate production activities, maintain schedules, manage work orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Relocation assistance is provided. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer commitments while adhering to Collins Aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior production control, scheduling, or materials management experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and manage production work orders in alignment with master production schedules and capacity plans.
• Monitor work order status, proactively resolve constraints, and ensure accurate and timely closure of work orders.
• Coordinate material availability with Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Control to prevent shortages and support uninterrupted production flow.
• Track and communicate daily production priorities, shortages, and recovery plans to cross-functional teams.
• Analyze production performance and identify risks to schedule; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate ERP data including work order dates, routings, BOM changes, and material allocations.
• Support inventory accuracy activities, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to implement changes, tooling updates, and process improvements.
• Assist with capacity planning, load analysis, and standard work documentation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Collins Aerospace standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to lean initiatives aimed at improving material flow, reducing lead time, and optimizing shop floor efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

ERP/MRP proficiency

Aerospace exposure

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Riverside, CA is seeking a Production Controller to ensure efficient material flow, production scheduling, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate production activities, maintain schedules, manage work orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Relocation assistance is provided. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer commitments while adhering to Collins Aerospace standards.