Production Planner

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

10h•$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 Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Production Control Planner to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations. 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 and 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or Master’s degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a Highschool diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience will be considered.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations, with increasing responsibility.
Strong knowledge of MS Office and ERP/MES systems.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Ability to work overtime as required in a fast paced production environment.
Excellent attention to detail and willingness to be creative.
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

Familiarity with EVMS, MIL-STD processes, and DFARS requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis/reporting tools.
MS Excel experience (basic working knowledge).

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.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Expedite jobs as required.
Participate in status meetings weekly.
Participate in Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Events as needed.