Manager - Production Control

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

We are looking for a Production Control Manager who owns the execution side of production - translating master schedule into daily shop floor reality, resolving disruptions, and driving OTD across the value stream. Serves as a critical link between planning/ scheduling and manufacturing operations.

Relocation Assistance will be provided.

 

What You Will Do

•  Monitor daily production status against schedule; identify and escalate variances, delays, and constraints

• Lead shop-floor expediting: help resolve material shortages, team staffing gaps that threaten schedule adherence

• Run weekly production control meetings team meeting/ Health measures meetings

• Manage work order release, prioritization, and re-sequencing in response to real-time disruptions

• Drive root cause analysis on recurring schedule misses; own corrective action follow-through

• Maintain and improve production tracking systems (MES, ERP/SAP) for real-time visibility

• Partner with Master Scheduling to feed back execution constraints into future schedule builds

• Manage a team of production controllers; set priorities and develop/ mentor staff

• Report and manage EOTD/ IOTD/AMS OTD, schedule attainment (OTR/OTS/OTF), Aged WIP/NCM, E&O and other related metrics to leadership

• Support new program introduction, end of life program ramp down, rate changes, and continuous improvement initiatives (lean/Six Sigma).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

• Experience leading a team.

• Experience in SAP and/or other ERP system

• Experience in Material management or supply chain or SIOP or Operations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced knowledge and experience of various MS Office software

• Demonstrated experience in application of Lean tools through CI/Kaizen events.

• Demonstrated problem solving, collaboration and influencing others.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Managing resources along with effective time management and organizational skills

• CORE, Lean Six Sigma or similar certification.

• APICS CPIM certification.

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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 Ben