Production Control Planner/Scheduler II – Integration & Assembly Facility

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•$52,000 - $94,000

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 Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner II to join our Platform Integration team that is standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organized Production Control Planner II – to lead and manage production control operations at our Final Integration Facility. This position plays a key role in coordinating and monitoring production workflows, ensuring that materials, schedules, and work orders are aligned to support on-time delivery for customer programs. The Production Control Planner II works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to manage production execution, resolve material or schedule conflicts, and maintain data accuracy in the ERP system. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 2 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
Experience interpreting and executing MRP action messages in an ERP system.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville / North Alabama area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing.
Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, or Power BI.
Experience supporting ETO or MTO production environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production workflows across assigned projects, ensuring work orders, materials, and schedules align with customer delivery requirements.
Monitor work order status and resolve issues such as engineering changes, material shortages, or schedule conflicts.
Interpret and manage MRP action messages to ensure timely planning, rescheduling, or cancellation of work orders and purchase requisitions.
Prepare and release work orders, production kits, and integration packages.
Maintain data accuracy in ERP (Deltek Costpoint) for work order tracking, WIP, and project alignment.
Generate and maintain status reports, dashboards, and Line of Balance (LOB) tracking.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve production issues.
Support daily/weekly production meetings and provide clear status updates to management.
Ensure compliance with company policies, AS9100 quality standards, and customer requirements.