Production Control Planner

Job Description

Job Description

About RTC Aerospace:

At RTC, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients’ designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Control Planner to join our manufacturing team. In this role you will operate at the intersection of scheduling, material flow, production execution and control—ensuring that our global CNC machining operations run smoothly, meet delivery targets and maintain optimal resource utilization. Experience in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment with global reach is a strong plus.

What you’ll be doing as a Production Control Planner:

• Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location.
• Develop, maintain and adjust production schedules for CNC machining operations in alignment with customer demand, delivery commitments and capacity constraints.
• Monitor work‐in‐process (WIP) flow, material availability, tooling, machine capacity and labor loading; identify and escalate bottlenecks or delays.
• Release work orders, coordinate shop floor sequence/priorities, liaise with machining, inspection, quality, shipping and purchasing teams to ensure timely throughput.
• Track production status daily—update ERP/MRP system, report variances, drive corrective actions to recover late or at‐risk jobs.
• Manage and expedite material/tool shortages, outsources, rework flows and ensure effective communication across global supply chain interfaces.
• Analyze capacity vs. demand, recommend adjustments, support continuous improvement initiatives (lead time reduction, inventory minimization, throughput optimization).
• Support global shop coordination: ensure alignment of production plans across multiple sites/regions as required; understand global material flows, time zones, import/export constraints.
• Prepare production performance metrics and reports (on-time delivery, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, WIP levels) and present to leadership.
• Maintain and enforce production control procedures, data integrity in ERP/MRP, standard work for planning & control functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent (or strong manufacturing experience in lieu).
• Minimum 3-5 years of production planning/control experience in a manufacturing environment within CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (GlobalShop or JobBoss preferred) and experience managing scheduling, material flow and production orders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and handle shifting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to interface with shop floor, engineering, purchasing, quality, supply chain and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and globally (if applicable).
• Solid computer skills (MS Office: especially Excel; ability to manipulate data, build reports).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with a sense of urgency and high sense of ownership.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement concepts is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Experience with GlobalShop (Fife or Chatsworth) or JobBoss (Simi Valley/Rockford).
• Exposure to global manufacturing operations or multi‐site production coordination is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in an environment of change and growth, with multiple competing priorities.
• Proactive mindset: not just reacting to issues, but anticipating and preventing them.
• Experience or understanding of precision CNC machining workflows (e.g., milling, turning, multi‐axis) and associated tooling, setups, inspection coordination.
• Global mindset: able to coordinate/communicate across regions/time zones, understand international supply chain considerations (customs, lead‐times, logistics, multi‐site production).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Work Environment:

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match.

The Production Control Planner Compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $32-$42/hour commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

RTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTC’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.