Manager - Production Control

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Production Control Manager to translate master schedules into daily shop-floor execution, drive on-time delivery, and resolve disruptions across the value stream.

You will lead a team of production controllers, manage work orders, and collaborate with Master Scheduling to optimize future schedules. Strong Lean/Six Sigma and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years' experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience in SAP or ERP systems.
• Experience in material management or supply chain.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge.
• Lean tools through CI/Kaizen events.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• CORE Lean Six Sigma or similar certification.
• APICS CPIM certification.

Responsibilities

• Translate master schedule to daily shop floor reality and resolve disruptions.
• Lead expediting and address material shortages or staffing gaps.
• Run weekly production control and health-measure meetings.
• Manage work order release, prioritization, and resequencing.
• Drive root cause analysis for schedule misses and corrective actions.
• Maintain MES/ERP/SAP for real-time visibility.
• Collaborate with Master Scheduling to feed constraints into schedules.
• Manage production controllers and mentor staff.
• Report OTD/AMS/OTD metrics to leadership.
• Support new programs, ramp changes, and lean initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for a Production Control Manager who owns the execution side of production - translating master schedule into daily shop floor reality, resolving disruptions, and driving OTD across the value stream. Serves as a critical link between planning/ scheduling and manufacturing operations. Relocation Assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Monitor daily production status against schedule; identify and escalates variances, delays, and constraints
• Lead shop-floor expediting: help resolve material shortages, team staffing gaps that threaten schedule adherence
• Run weekly production control meetings team meeting/ Health measures meetings
• Manage work order release, prioritization, and re-sequencing in response to real-time disruptions
• Drive root cause analysis on recurring schedule misses; own corrective action follow‑through
• Maintain and improve production tracking systems (MES, ERP/SAP) for real-time visibility
• Partner with Master Scheduling to feed back execution constraints into future schedule builds
• Manage a team of production controllers; set priorities and develop/ mentor staff
• Report and manage EOTD/ IOTD/AMS OTD, schedule attainment (OTR/OTS/OTF), Aged WIP/NCM, E&O and other related metrics to leadership
• Support new program introduction, end of life program ramp down, rate changes, and continuous improvement initiatives (lean/Six Sigma)

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience leading a team.
• Experience in SAP and/or other ERP system.
• Experience in Material management or supply chain or SIOP or Operations.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of various MS Office software
• Demonstrated experience in application of Lean tools through CI/Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated problem solving, collaboration and influencing others.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Managing resources along with effective time management and organizational skills
• CORE, Lean Six Sigma or similar certification.
• APICS CPIM certification.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.