Production Controller

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

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

Production Controller

The Production Controller plays a key role in ensuring efficient material flow, production scheduling, and on-time delivery performance within the Riverside manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for coordinating production activities, maintaining production schedules, managing work orders, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Controller works closely with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to ensure that customer commitments are met while adhering to Collins Aerospace policies and procedures.

Relocation Assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Aerospace environment.
• Experience in SAP, Oracle, or similar systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas.
• Prior experience in Collins Aerospace, UTC/RTX systems, or similar aerospace production environments.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with shop floor control, capacity planning, and configuration-controlled manufacturing.

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 illnessinsurance, 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 next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception