Production Planner (Onsite)

RTX; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

RTX, Collins Aerospace, is seeking a Production Planner in Windsor Locks to manage 1–90 day S&OE horizon, releasing and sequencing orders, and driving on-time deliveries. You will coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure material readiness and resolve bottlenecks, delivering stable production execution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in production planning within aerospace or regulated environments, with SAP/MRP and APS experience.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and 5+ years in production planning or related field.
• ERP/SAP experience preferred.
• Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with APS, Kinaxis/IBP, Solumina or related tools.
• Understanding of SIOP/S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily/weekly/monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate material readiness with Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Troubleshoot SAP/MRP messages and escalate slips.
• Track KPIs: schedule adherence, WIP, and inventory.
• Collaborate across Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Logistics.

Skills

MRP interpretation

Production scheduling

Capacity constraints

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis/IBP

APS

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1 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.

The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring stable, efficient, and execution-ready production operations. Operating within a 90‑day planning horizon, this position is responsible for creating, managing, and releasing production work orders, coordinating material readiness, and partnering across multiple functions to drive schedule adherence and support customer delivery commitments. This role is essential to short-term Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) performance, requiring strong analytical capability, exceptional communication, and a proactive mindset. Success in this role is demonstrated by stable and predictable short-term production execution, high on-time order releases and strong schedule adherence. It also includes minimizing aged work-in-process (WIP), improving material readiness, and proactively mitigating risks to prevent disruptions. Clear communication and coordinated decision-making across operations and planning teams are essential, along with a commitment to continuous improvement that strengthens the planning process and supports overall site performance.

What You Will Do:

• Daily / Weekly Production Planning & Scheduling: Execute, manage, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to align supply, material availability, and capacity. Release, sequence, and reschedule production orders (including APS detailed scheduling where applicable). Analyze Clear-to-Build status and use it to release, resequence, and prioritize production orders. Evaluate and coordinate production orders to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services. Identify bottlenecks and develop recovery plans for past-due orders across the 1–90-day S&OE horizon.
• Material Coordination & Readiness: Track and publish material availability for the S&OE horizon to support shortage prioritization. Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to secure timely delivery of materials and convert planned orders to production orders on time. Manage non-standard material flows (e.g., pass-through shipments, outside processing, overload parts).
• Exception Management & Escalation Process: Troubleshoot SAP/MRP exception messages for internal work orders and STOs. Escalate slips or production impacts that could affect customer delivery commitments. Support inter-site transfer order alignment to meet customer priorities.
• Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: Track and report key performance indicators including schedule adherence, WIP, trapped inventory, and nonconforming material (NCM). Prepare and present operational insights to support leadership decision-making. Support inputs into monthly Supply Review and S&OE forums. Participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at stabilizing and optimizing production planning processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with Operations, Master Scheduling, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, Program Management, and Logistics. Participate in tier meetings and support escalation processes as necessary.

Qualifications

You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Prior experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret MRP signals, production schedules, and capacity constraints.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), Kinaxis/IBP, Solumina, or related tools.
• Knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Experience with exception message management and Clear-to-Build analysis.
• Understanding of demand/supply planning time horizons (frozen, slushy, liquid zones).

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!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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.