Production Controller

Production Controller The Production Controller plays a key role in ensuring efficient material flow, production scheduling, and on-time delivery performance within the Riverside manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for coordinating production activities, maintaining production schedules, managing work orders, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Controller works closely with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to ensure that customer commitments are met while adhering to Collins Aerospace policies and procedures. Relocation Assistance will be provided. What You Will Do Plan, release, and manage production work orders in alignment with master production schedules and capacity plans. Monitor work order status, proactively resolve constraints, and ensure accurate and timely closure of work orders. Coordinate material availability with Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Control to prevent shortages and support uninterrupted production flow. Track and communicate daily production priorities, shortages, and recovery plans to cross-functional teams. Analyze production performance and identify risks to schedule; recommend and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate ERP data including work order dates, routings, BOM changes, and material allocations. Support inventory accuracy activities, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of discrepancies. Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to implement changes, tooling updates, and process improvements. Assist with capacity planning, load analysis, and standard work documentation as needed. Ensure compliance with all Collins Aerospace standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to lean initiatives aimed at improving material flow, reducing lead time, and optimizing shop floor efficiency. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior production control, scheduling, or materials management experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Qualifications We Prefer Experience in Aerospace environment. Experience in SAP, Oracle, or similar systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas. Prior experience in Collins Aerospace, UTC/RTX systems, or similar aerospace production environments. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP). Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with shop floor control, capacity planning, and configuration-controlled manufacturing. What We Offer 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 And more!