Production Control Planner

Leidos•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$65,650 - $118,675•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner III to join a diverse team that is standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama and Colorado Springs. This senior-level role provides leadership and expertise in production control, ensuring alignment of materials, schedules, and work orders to achieve complex program requirements. The Production Control Planner III is responsible for managing production activities across multiple programs, driving resolution of schedule and material conflicts, and ensuring ERP data accuracy. This role also mentors junior planners and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Minimum 4–8 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations, with increasing responsibility.
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
Advanced experience interpreting and executing MRP action messages in an ERP system.
Demonstrated success in managing production schedules and resolving complex issues in a defense or aerospace environment.
Proven ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
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 Colorado Springs, CO area.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification.
Advanced 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.

Responsibilities

Lead production planning activities across multiple integration 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 (Deltek Costpoint preferred) for all 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.