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The Operations Planning Supervisor is responsible for leading the planning team to ensure efficient production and material flow aligned with customer demand, capacity, and inventory targets. This role oversees daily and mid-term planning activities, coordinates cross-functional execution, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes, system accuracy, and on-time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities1. Production & Operations Planning

• Supervise the creation and maintenance of production plans based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.

• Ensure alignment between Master Production Schedule (MPS), material availability, and shop floor execution.

• Monitor daily output versus plan and drive recovery actions for gaps.

• Balance demand and supply to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and past-due orders.

• Lead and coach production planners / planning analysts to ensure accuracy and accountability.

• Set team priorities, monitor workload distribution, and support skill development.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback.

• Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service to resolve constraints.

• Facilitate shortage reviews and drive escalation when required.

• Support S&OP / SIOP processes by providing planning inputs and execution risks.

• Ensure accuracy of planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, lot sizing, capacity).

• Analyze planning metrics such as:

  On-Time Delivery (OTD)

  Past Due Orders

  Inventory Levels

  Schedule Attainment

• Prepare dashboards and reports for management review.

• Identify planning gaps and implement process improvements.

• Drive standardization of planning tools and reports.

• Support system enhancements (ERP / planning tools such as Kinaxis, SAP, or equivalent).

• On-Time Delivery performance

• Schedule adherence / attainment

• Inventory turns / excess & obsolete reduction

• Past due backlog reduction

• Planner productivity and data accuracy

• Adheres to and participates in all EHS practices and standards across the site, including but not limited to proactive reporting of observed hazards and recommendations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self and others.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business/Management or related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations.

• 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel and ERP planning systems knowledge

• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination

• Leadership and team management capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment (high-mix or high-volume preferred)

• Knowledge of S&OP / SIOP processes

• SAP knowledge is required

• APICS / CPIM certification is an advantage

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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