Production Control Planner/Scheduler
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner/Scheduler III to join a team standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama. This experienced production control professional will manage and lead production control operations at the Electronics Facility, providing leadership and expertise in production control, scheduling, and manufacturing orders to meet complex program requirements. The role manages production activities across multiple programs, resolves schedule and material conflicts, ensures ERP data accuracy, mentors junior planners, and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance. The position supports Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing, which provides defense systems, solutions, and services to customers worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of prior relevant work experience, or a master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant work experience; a high school diploma with 10 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or warehousing with a degree, or six years without a degree.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience interpreting and executing MRP action messages in an ERP system.
- Demonstrated success managing production schedules and resolving complex issues in a defense or aerospace environment.
- Ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area.
Nice To Haves
- Deltek Costpoint experience.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis/reporting tools.
- Experience supporting ETO/MTO manufacturing programs with multi-level BOMs and WBS structures.
- Familiarity with EVMS, MIL-STD processes, and DFARS requirements.
- Electronics manufacturing planning/scheduling experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead production planning activities across multiple projects, balancing capacity, materials, and schedule requirements.
- Monitor and control work order execution, proactively resolving shortages, engineering changes, and priority conflicts.
- Interpret, prioritize, and execute MRP action messages to adjust procurement, rescheduling, and work order release decisions.
- Develop and maintain production schedules, Line of Balance (LOB) charts, and milestone tracking.
- Provide production control expertise in cross-functional meetings with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Ensure ERP system accuracy for assigned programs, including work order, WIP, and inventory management.
- Generate reports, dashboards, and status updates for leadership and program stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide Production Control Planner I/II team members, providing training and knowledge sharing.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes, KPIs, and reporting tools.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, AS9100 standards, and government regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
