Principal Specialist, Master Production Scheduler (Onsite-Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2025-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

W61: Puerto Rico - Aerospace Felicia Industrial Park, Santa Isabel, PR, 00757 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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 market. 

The MPS Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Master Production Schedule to ensure customer demand is met efficiently while balancing capacity, materials, and production resources. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Operations Program Managers to support on-time delivery, inventory targets, and production stability / planning.

What You Will Do

• Build, maintain, and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) on a monthly basis.
• Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets into a feasible production schedule.
• Ensure MPS aligns with capacity, material availability, and labor constraints.
• Monitor adherence to schedule and adjust based on changes in demand, supply, or production issues.
• Analyze capacity vs. demand to identify constraints and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Planning, and Procurement to mitigate shortages, capacity overloads, or delays.
• Participate in SIOP planning cycles, providing data and scenario analysis.
• Balance production output with required inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess.
• Review demand changes, customer priorities, and Overdue to adjust scheduling accordingly.
• Track and support improvement of key KPIs: Overdue, On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory turns, schedule adherence, etc.
• Communicate schedule changes and risks to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Partner with Operation Program Managers to support customer commitments and escalations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding production schedules and constraints.
• Maintain data integrity in the ERP/MRP systems related to MPS, planning parameters, and production schedules.
• Analyze performance, identify root causes for schedule deviations, and recommend process improvements.
• Support or lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field, preferred
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Experience with Excel and/or advanced planning tools (SAP-APO/Kinaxis/Rapid Response).
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).
• Experience in manufacturing or high-mix, fast-paced production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and S&OP/SIOP processes.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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. 

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. 

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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