Production Planner Manager

Date Posted: 2026-07-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 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 certain necessary systems. 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. What You Will Do Development and ownership of the inventory plan (Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods) aligned with AOP/SFP objectives, including defining action items to achieve targeted outcomes Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of materials to production lines (on time starts) and customers by managing planning, staging, and fulfillment processes Support quarterly analysis of Excess & Obsolete (E&O), PFEP, (Effective Material Planning (EMP) and Entitlement, including the development and execution of resulting action items Coordinate with the manufacturing team to manage changes in production priorities or order modifications Champion continuous improvement for material planning, receiving, storage, staging, and WIP control Assess workload requirements to ensure adequate staffing is in place to support business operations and facilitate training and development of employees Manage the material strategy to support the New Product Introduction to End of Life Oversee the end-to-end materials process for the site, including planning, detailed scheduling, logistics, and delivery commitment, and lead strategic inventory initiatives Accountable for inventory control (e.g., cycle counting) ensuring stock is maintained at an appropriate level and meet site NITO targets Play a key role in the manufacturing automation strategy, material release strategy, handling methods, kitting strategy and material movement methods for all parts from storage location through to final delivery Support site SIOP reviews Monitor and report on key metrics for the site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals  Manage the execution of production schedules set by Production Planners Manage the coordination of Production Planner engagement across the Product Management Team (PMT): master production schedulers, quality, engineering, purchasing, inventory control, program management leaders and other groups, and remove barriers as they arise Communicate any changes or production impacts that affect the aligned production plan Track and report execution metrics such as Schedule adherence and On time to release Production Orders and address root cause corrective action as applicable Summarize and present material availability data for the S&OE horizon to site leadership Mentors, guides, and trains all Production Planners, while setting performance goals aligned with organizational objectives What You Will Learn Develop expertise in capacity management, identifying and addressing long-term capacity gaps to meet customer demands and support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process. Refine your leadership abilities by driving part shortage resolutions, overseeing operations to ensure schedule adherence, and contributing to risk mitigation strategies Monitor Production Planning processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements Attend site Tier meetings, support escalation processes, and report on the latest material availability priorities and challenges to execute the production plan Track and report execution metrics (Schedule adherence, On Time to Release Production Orders, Aged WIP Ensure compliance with company policies, materials governance, and audit requirements Resolve escalation of material shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions; manage the implementation of recovery schedule and mitigation plans with cross-functional team Qualifications You Must Have 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 SAP Experience Capacity Planning experience Experience driving product flow and on time delivery Demonstrated leadership competency U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract Qualifications We Prefer Program management experience, Collins organizational change management experience SAP GPD/actual cost environment experience Experience managing teams 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 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