Production Control Planner III

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 4 or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• 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.
• Prominent 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 Huntsville / North Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.