Production Planner

Collins Aerospace; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Production Planner to drive production planning and control for assigned product lines. You will release work orders, monitor schedules, and manage ERP data to support on-time customer delivery.

The role requires a university degree with 2+ years in production planning; experience with SAP or ERP systems and strong Excel skills. The team offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Production Planning & Control work.
• Ability to analyze ERP data with Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate MPS/MRP results and release Work Orders to the Manufacturing Floor.
• Monitor work order activity to ensure timely hand-offs between production levels.
• Communicate delays or supply risks to Manager & Master Scheduling.
• Participate in Detailed Production Schedule for assigned products and related operations.
• Expedite when required to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Production planning

ERP data analysis

Excel proficiency

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

University degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location:
US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

Date Posted:
2026-08-21

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

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.

This position is for a Production Planner responsible for production planning and control activities for assigned products/product lines. The Production Planner will work independently with limited supervision when training is complete. The Production Planner will act on ERP exceptions, internal business information and guidance from Supervisor and Manufacturing, current inventory levels and product lead‑times to support Customer demand. This candidate will be responsible for meeting Customer and Company targets.

What You Will Do

• Validate and act on MPS/MRP results through to releasing Work Orders to the Manufacturing Floor
• Monitor work order activity to ensure timely hand‑offs between production levels
• Actively evaluate, mitigate, communicate delays or supply risks to Manager & Master Scheduling
• Actively participate in Detailed Production Schedule for assigned products and related operations
• Perform escalated expediting when required to ensure on‑time delivery
• Proactively interact and communicate with internal partners – Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Scheduling, Quality, Program Management
• Work with Supply Chain (Procurement) to monitor delivery status on in‑bound purchased materials, components affecting planned production
• Actively participate as Department representative in the event an NCR (non‑Conformance) is logged on assigned products/product lines
• Participate in SOKO (Sales Order Kick Off) events with Master Scheduling and Program Management to support new and/or existing Customer Contracts
• Monitor, initiate change requests for SAP master data and other general data settings to ensure accurate system signals
• Actively contribute in the development of standardized process and procedure (SJI) for the Production Planning and Control team
• Responsible for tracking metrics on assigned activities in order to drive results and continuous improvements in Department activity
• Performs other assigned activities, including participation on Deep Dive, Quality, Operation, Manufacturing – driven process events, as assigned
• Provide backup to other members of the Production Planning & Control team with cross‑training across all products/product lines

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree
• Relevant experience in Production Planning & Control work
• Ability to provide excellent Customer Service to both external & internal Customers
• Ability to independently, creatively problem‑solve across Production Planning and Manufacturing‑related issues
• Ability to make independent decisions on product issues, but understands which issues to elevate to Supervisor and/or Materials Management for advice
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common SOP’s, technical documents, instructions and reports
• Strong strategic, organizational, problem‑solving and analytical skills required
• Ability to download, analyze ERP data with Excel based tools (e.g. Pivot Tables, Vlookup)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience working with Detailed Production scheduling is preferred.
• Requires 3+ years of work experience in an ERP environment – preferably SAP
• Prior experience in process and/or discrete production environment with knowledge of Production Planning & Control.
• Prior experience evaluating ERP master data – Bill of Materials, Routers and data sets affecting Production Planning
• Computer skills; Power user in Microsoft Excel is preferred

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

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 to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.