Production Control Planner/Scheduler

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•$52,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos' Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner to join their Platform Integration team in Huntsville, AL. This role involves leading and managing production control operations, standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama. The position is key in coordinating and monitoring production workflows, ensuring materials, schedules, and work orders align for on-time customer program delivery. The Production Control Planner will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to manage production execution, resolve conflicts, and maintain data accuracy in the ERP system.

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.
Must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville / North Alabama area.
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

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.