Production Planner Manager

RTX•Rockford, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Program management experience
Collins organizational change management experience
SAP GPD/actual cost environment experience
Experience managing teams

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs