Production Control Planner/Scheduler II
About the role
Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner/Scheduler II to join their diverse team. This role manages and leads production control operations at their Electronics Facility, balancing capacity, materials, and schedule requirements.
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 (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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant work experience.
- In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma with 5 years of experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or warehousing with degree.
- Six years without degree.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
- 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 Huntsville / North Alabama area.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant work experience.
- In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma with 5 years of experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or warehousing with degree.
- Six years without degree.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
- 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 Huntsville / North Alabama area.
Skills
- 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.
Benefits
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00. 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.
Pay & 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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