Production Planner; Onsite

Responsibilities

Act as the primary release point for manufacturing work orders and monitor their progress to ensure timely execution.

• Validate and act on MPS/MRP results through to releasing work orders to the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor work order activity and ensure timely hand‑offs between production levels.
• Actively evaluate, mitigate, and communicate delays or supply risks to Manager and Master Scheduling.
• Participate in detailed production scheduling for assigned products and related operations.
• Perform escalated expediting when required to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Proactively interact with internal partners—Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Scheduling, Quality, Program Management.
• Work with Supply Chain (Procurement) to monitor delivery status on inbound purchased materials affecting planned production.
• Represent the department when a non‑conformance (NCR) is logged on assigned products or product lines.
• Support sales order kick‑off (SOKO) events with Master Scheduling and Program Management for new or existing customer contracts.
• Initiate change requests for SAP master data and other general data settings to ensure accurate system signals.
• Contribute to the development of standardized processes and procedures for the Production Planning and Control team.
• Track metrics on assigned activities to drive continuous improvement in department performance.
• Participate in deep‑dive, quality, operation, and manufacturing‑driven process events as assigned.
• Provide backup to other team members with cross‑training across all products and product lines.

• University degree and minimum two years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree.
• Experience in production planning and control.
• Excellent customer service skills for both external and internal customers.
• Ability to independently and creatively solve production planning and manufacturing issues.
• Independent decision maker who knows when to escalade to supervisor or materials management.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

• Prior experience with detailed production scheduling.
• Three or more years of work experience in an ERP environment—preferably SAP.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing, production planning, and control.
• Experience evaluating ERP master data (bill of materials, routers, and related datasets).
• Power‑user skills in Microsoft Excel.

Salary range: USD 75,800 – 144,200.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life, disability, and critical illness insurance
• Optional additional insurances (pet, home, auto)
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health benefits for fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Wellness rewards and incentives
• Virtual doctor visits and telehealth services
• Child and elder care services
• Life insurance and disability coverage

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for individuals with a disability and protected veterans in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.