Lead Master Production Scheduler, Electronics Manufacturing

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to lead the electronics manufacturing scheduling across SMT, PCB, and final assembly. The role requires strong ERP/MES experience, familiarity with Dynafact DMS or equivalent, and the ability to optimize capacity while coordinating with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

Applicants must be US Citizens with ability to obtain a Secret clearance; the position offers competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6-10 years.
• Experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/MPS, capacity planning, and resource leveling.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Analytical skills using Excel or Power BI.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed weekly, and monthly master production schedules across SMT, PCB and Cable Assembly, coating, test, and box-build integration operations.
• Analyze sales forecasts and customer demand to ensure adequate capacity production levels
• Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to align schedules with customer priorities and delivery milestones
• Conduct rough-cut capacity analysis across SMT lines, coating ovens, ESS/test cells, and assembly work centers, identifying bottlenecks and proposing mitigation plans.
• Conduct capacity assessments and calculate task time to align production with demand and capacity.
• Track production progress in real-time, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to address delays or equipment issues
• Monitor performance to plan (on-time starts/completions, throughput, utilization, and WIP aging)
• Generate regular reports on schedule conformance, capacity, and demand.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional schedule review meetings to communicate changes, risks, and recovery actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling accuracy, planning lead times, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide data-driven insight into forecast impacts, backlog health, and long-term capacity planning
• Perform change control & schedule risk analyses
• Serve as escalation point for schedule conflicts
• Champion scheduling best practices and standard work

Skills

MRP/MPS principles

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication skills

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma/GED alternative

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Dynafact DMS

ERP/APS systems

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to lead the electronics manufacturing scheduling across SMT, PCB, and final assembly. The role requires strong ERP/MES experience, familiarity with Dynafact DMS or equivalent, and the ability to optimize capacity while coordinating with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

Applicants must be US Citizens with ability to obtain a Secret clearance; the position offers competitive pay and