Onsite Production Control Lead (MRO & Inventory)

RTX; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Production Control in Santa Fe Springs, CA, to lead a team enabling the MRO business. You will drive material readiness, customer communication, allocations, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will apply analytics to improve processes, utilize Lean methods, and develop KPIs while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in an on-site role.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience applying analytical and problem‑solving techniques to translate data into actionable insights and measurable results
• Experience driving process improvement and automation using tools such as Advanced Excel, VBA, Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems for inventory, order, and material management
• Prior people leadership experience, including building team structure, setting expectations, and developing talent
• Experience providing customer‑facing communication and stakeholder management support
• Experience managing supplier, 3PL, or external repair vendor relationships
• Working knowledge of inventory control best practices, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and material traceability
• Experience in leading CI events and the use of CI tools and Lean methodology; Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations and/or the aerospace industry
• Experience in an MRO environment is highly preferred
• Knowledge of agency (ex. FAA, EASA) regulations for aircraft maintenance and certification is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of Operations Support Associates, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with business objectives
• Ensures material readiness and piece part availability to support production schedules, minimize shop floor downtime, and reduce turnaround time
• Serves as a key customer liaison, proactively communicating unit availability, pickup readiness, and order status to drive customer satisfaction
• Manages customer allocations and shipping manifests, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and on-time delivery (OTD) performance
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Demand Planning and Production to communicate component requirements, mitigate shortages, and support Non-product purchasing
• Manages external repair vendor relationships, monitoring unit status, driving on-time returns, and escalating risks to prevent delivery impacts
• Owns the cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy, perform root cause analysis on discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
• Oversees customer furnished material (CFM) and Collins furnished inventory to ensure proper control, traceability, and financial accountability
• Develops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting to provide visibility into inventory health, customer delivery, vendor performance, and team productivity
• Identifies opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to improve efficiency and scalability
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean methodologies, standard work, and structured problem-solving
• Ensures compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer contract requirements across all material and shipping activities
• Plans and maintains appropriate staffing levels, cross-training, and succession coverage within the area of responsibility
• Ensures and actively supports employees' career development through coaching, goal-setting, and regular feedback
• Manages team performance by addressing issues promptly, providing actionable feedback, and resolving conflicts to maintain operational effectiveness
• Promotes a strong safety culture and ensures the workplace is safe and free of significant hazards
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travels up to 10%.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

VBA

Power BI

Power Automate

SQL

SAP

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Inventory control

CI / Lean

Lean Six Sigma

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Production Control in Santa Fe Springs, CA, to lead a team enabling the MRO business. You will drive material readiness, customer communication, allocations, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will apply analytics to improve processes, utilize Lean methods, and develop KPIs while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in an on-site role.