Master Production Scheduler

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems’ Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to join our team of highly skilled planning and production scheduling professionals in the Huntsville, Alabama location. The Master Production Scheduler will act as a lead to the mechanical manufacturing production scheduling group in delivering exceptional results for the facility. This role requires strong experience with Deltek Costpoint, and familiarity with APS or MES scheduling tools, Dynafact DMS, or equivalent, along with a deep understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes including CNC milling, material and resource availability constraints, assembly, welding, etc. The Master Production Scheduler will oversee production scheduling across multiple programs, ensuring efficient use of shared resources. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Requirements

BA/BS degree with at least 5 years of task related experience or high school diploma with at least 8 years of task related experience
Strong ability to analyze data and identify trends for effective planning.
Strong understanding of MRP/MPS principles, capacity planning, and resource leveling
Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, Dynafact DMS, or equivalent ERP/APS systems.
Demonstrated analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
Aptitude for finding solutions to complex scheduling and production challenges.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with various teams and departments.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple schedules and tasks simultaneously.
Experience in aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing
Demonstrated success managing production schedules across shared-resource facilities.
Proven ability to collaborate across multiple programs and functions to resolve conflicts and maintain delivery performance.
Experience with production planning software and other scheduling tools.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts.
Strong analytical skills to interpret large amounts of data and isolate pertinent information.
Flexibility to quickly adjust to changing customer demand and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and development for a team of production schedulers responsible for daily sequencing, order release approval, and progress tracking.
Create and update detailed daily, weekly, and monthly master production schedules utilizing Dynafact DMS scheduling software, or similar.
Analyze sales forecasts and customer demand to ensure adequate production levels and efficient use of resources.
Conduct capacity assessments and calculate task time to align production with demand and machine capacity.
Track production progress in real-time, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to address delays or equipment issues
Generate regular reports on order status, production progress, and inventory levels.
Provide leadership and development for a team of production schedulers responsible for daily sequencing, order release approval, and progress tracking.
Monitor performance to plan (on-time starts/completions, throughput, utilization, and WIP aging)
Generate regular reports on order status, production progress, and inventory levels.
Facilitate weekly cross-functional schedule review meetings to communicate changes, risks, and recovery actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling accuracy, planning lead times, and workflow efficiency.
Provide data-driven insight into forecast impacts, backlog health, and long-term capacity planning
Perform change control & schedule risk analyses
Serve as escalation point for schedule conflicts
Champion scheduling best practices and standard work