Sr. Production Control Analyst

Location: Largo, FL (onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required; an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.

About the role

At Collins Aerospace’s Largo Manufacturing site, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our factory runs efficiently. As a Production Control professional, you will leverage material management principles to craft innovative solutions for a wide array of challenges. You will manage factory supply and demand, driving the MRP schedules that are key to meeting our customers' needs. Collaboration is central to this role—you will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, coordinating activities across various groups and providing clear updates on material status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and coordinate program requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze material availability in support of contract requirements, communicate factory priorities, identify barriers, and propose solutions to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Provide status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure personnel and materials are available as needed.
• Confirm material supply and demand daily following Leader Standard Work.
• Release planned requisitions or shop orders based on master production schedule, shop load, and inventory availability.
• Resolve material shortages and other issues impacting product build with program support staff.
• Report on and troubleshoot MRP system-generated exceptions; take corrective action on unfavorable trends.
• Perform hardware cycle counts and ensure subassemblies are available at point of use (POU) on the production line.
• Schedule, expedite, and facilitate movement of production material and deliverable product through collaboration with Logistics, Engineering, and other organizations.
• Use metrics to maintain system health and drive performance that supports customer expectations.
• Coordinate with quality, manufacturing engineering, and other support groups to process non-compliant material in a timely manner.

What you will learn

• Master material management, aligning supply with demand in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Enhance problem-solving skills to overcome challenges in material availability and factory scheduling.
• Strengthen communication abilities to clearly convey priorities and material status across teams.
• Gain experience collaborating in a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Drive results in a high-impact role, seeing how your efforts directly contribute to program success.

Requirements

• University degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Experience in material planning, order execution, and program management.
• Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with government contracting requirements.
• Solid understanding of Production and Planning Control fundamentals, including MRP, Inventory Management, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Organized, innovative problem-solver with a commitment to following Leader Standard Work.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80 or 5/40 schedules; core hours with modified time options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health: fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits via Doctor on Demand.
• Second opinion program (Teladoc Medical Experts).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.