Sr. Supervisor, Production Control (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Santa Fe Springs (CA); Presencial; USD 96.000 - 182.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Vacation benefits

401(k) with match

Descripción de la vacante

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Production Control in Santa Fe Springs, CA. You will lead a team responsible for material readiness, customer communication, and on-time delivery across MRO operations.

The role requires a university degree and 5+ years in relevant fields; aerospace experience and SAP/Power BI proficiency are highly favored. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunity for growth within a global organization.

Formación

• Requires university degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in operations and/or aerospace is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of Operations Support Associates, setting roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Ensures material readiness and part availability to support production schedules and reduce downtime.
• Communicates unit availability, pickup readiness, and order status to drive customer satisfaction.
• Manages customer allocations and shipping manifests to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance.
• Collaborates with Demand Planning and Production to communicate component requirements and mitigate shortages.
• Oversees external repair vendor relationships and drives on-time returns; escalates risks as needed.
• Owns the cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Manages Collins furnished inventory and CFMs to ensure control and traceability.
• Develops KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into inventory health and delivery performance.
• Leads CI events using Lean methodology and standard work.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Power Automate

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.

We are seeking a Sr. Supervisor, Production Control to join our team in Santa Fe Springs, CA! The Sr. Supervisor, Production Control will lead a team of Associates responsible for enabling the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business. This role drives material availability, customer communication, allocation management, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

• 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 (TAT).
• 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%.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Eligibility & Location

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.