Production Planner II - 1st Shift (onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNH32: US031-Durham, NH 121 Technology Drive Building 125, Suite B, Durham, NH, 03824 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Production Planner II is responsible for developing and executing production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery. This role acts as the liaison between supply chain, production, and customer service to balance material availability, labor capacity, and production priorities.

We have a brand-new state-of-the-art facility which includes new equipment, a cafeteria, onsite fitness gym, golf simulator, outdoor tennis court, basketball court, and pickleball court.

Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with overtime on a business need basis.

What You Will Do

• Handle parts and materials

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, material availability, and capacity constraints.

• Analyze MRP messages, shop load, and work-in-progress to optimize throughput and minimize delays.

• Collaborate with procurement, materials, and inventory control teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.

• Work closely with production leads and supervisors to communicate daily and weekly schedules, resolve conflicts, and adjust plans in response to changes in demand or capacity.

• Monitor job progress and performance against schedule; escalate risks and delays proactively.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, schedule adherence, and lead time reduction.

• Maintain planning parameters such as lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels in the ERP system (e.g., Epicor).

• Analyze capacity and load to recommend overtime, second shifts, or outsourcing when necessary.

• Create and distribute production metrics and reports as needed.

• Work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with one year of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in a make-to-order or job shop manufacturing environment.

• APICS/CPIM certification or coursework.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

• 2+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.

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 

•  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 

•  Teledoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions – whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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