Production Planner (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is hiring! We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Oxygen and Life Support Systems team—an area dedicated to developing mission-critical systems that ensure the safety and survivability of aircrew and passengers in extreme environments. This role is essential to maintaining efficient factory operations, supporting programs that directly contribute to saving lives in the air.

The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring smooth factory operations by managing work order releases, monitoring work-in-process (WIP) inventory, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to meet production schedules. This position supports the timely flow of materials through the manufacturing process to avoid work stoppages or schedule delays, both of which can impact program cost and delivery performance. The role also supports CORE initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the site. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Release production work orders and track material flow through the assembly process using MRP systems.
• Analyze bills of material (BOMs) of moderate complexity to ensure accuracy and material availability.
• Monitor WIP levels and prioritize work to meet factory demands and mitigate delays.
• Coordinate with quality, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to resolve material or production issues.
• Investigate and address inventory imbalances, scrap, shrinkage, and usage discrepancies.
• Support routing, scheduling, and storage of goods in coordination with traffic and warehouse personnel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in production control, inventory management, or production planning.
• Experience working in MRP systems (preferably SAP) to release work orders and track BOMs.
• Ability to analyze and maintain accurate MRP data to support production needs.
• Strong understanding of inventory metrics including usage, scrap, and stock levels.
• Skilled in resolving material shortages and coordinating with cross-functional teams on production priorities.
• Familiarity with shop floor processes and troubleshooting day-to-day production challenges.
• Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to lean manufacturing or CORE methodologies.

What We Offer

Benefits

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 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  
• May be eligible for relocation assistance
•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and man