Production Planner (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner supports stable, efficient, and execution-ready production operations within a 90-day planning horizon. The role creates, manages, and releases production work orders, coordinates material readiness, and works across functions to promote schedule adherence and meet customer delivery commitments. It contributes to short-term Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) performance through analytical planning, clear communication, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Success includes predictable short-term production execution, timely order releases, strong schedule adherence, reduced aged work-in-process (WIP), improved material readiness, and early mitigation of potential disruptions. The planner collaborates with operations and planning teams and provides information to support operational and leadership decisions.

Requirements

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 or regulations.
Prior experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Ability to interpret MRP signals, production schedules, and capacity constraints.
Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP is 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, including frozen, slushy, and liquid zones.

Responsibilities

Execute, manage, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with supply, material availability, and capacity.
Release, sequence, and reschedule production orders, including APS detailed scheduling where applicable.
Analyze Clear-to-Build status 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.
Track and publish material availability across the S&OE horizon to support shortage prioritization.
Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to secure timely material delivery and convert planned orders to production orders on time.
Manage non-standard material flows, including pass-through shipments, outside processing, and overload parts.
Process and troubleshoot SAP/MRP exception messages for internal work orders and STOs.
Escalate slips or production impacts that could affect customer delivery commitments.
Support alignment of inter-site transfer orders with customer priorities.
Track and report KPIs, including schedule adherence, WIP, trapped inventory, and nonconforming material (NCM).
Prepare and present operational insights to support leadership decision-making.
Provide inputs to monthly Supply Review and S&OE forums.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts to stabilize and optimize production planning processes.
Partner daily with Operations, Master Scheduling, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, Program Management, and Logistics.
Participate in tier meetings and support escalation processes as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family planning benefits
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.