Production Controller - Aerospace Scheduling & ERP

Prattwhitney; Riverside (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

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

RTX Production Controller position in Riverside, CA, coordinates material flow, production scheduling, and work orders to ensure on‑time delivery and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer commitments in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent with experience in manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and a proactive, cross‑functional mindset.

Qualifications

• 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

Analytical abilities

Communication across functions

Problem solving

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

RTX Production Controller position in Riverside, CA, coordinates material flow, production scheduling, and work orders to ensure on‑time delivery and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer commitments in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent with experience in manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and a proactive, cross‑functional mindset.