Master Production Scheduler

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler for their Huntsville, Alabama team. The role involves overseeing production scheduling across various programs, ensuring efficient resource use and coordination among teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in ERP systems like Deltek Costpoint. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in production scheduling or planning.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with MRP/MPS principles understanding.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data trends and scheduling effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production scheduling across multiple programs.
• Create weekly and monthly master production schedules.
• Analyze sales forecasts to ensure adequate production capacity.

Skills

Leadership and development

Production planning/scheduling

Data analysis

Effective communication

Proficiency in ERP/APS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

Job description

Description

Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler to join our diverse team that is standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama. The Master Production Scheduler will oversee production scheduling across multiple programs, ensuring efficient use of Production Facility resources and coordination between all functional teams.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for a team of production schedulers responsible for daily sequencing, order release approval, and progress tracking.
• Create and maintain detailed weekly and monthly master production schedules across various programs.
• Ensure synchronization between MRP-planned orders in Costpoint and execution-level schedules in the facility's MES/APS tools.
• Validate pegging and material availability (component shortages, alternates, NCNR constraints, long-lead items) align with MPS priorities.
• 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 Production Lines.
• 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 order status, production progress, and inventory levels.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/MPS principles, capacity planning, and resource leveling.
• Strong ability to analyze data and identify trends for effective planning.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, Dynafact DMS, or equivalent ERP/APS systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Aptitude for finding solutions to complex scheduling and production challenges.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with various teams and departments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple schedules and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success managing production schedules across shared-resource facilities.
• Experience working in a project accounting environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple programs and functions to resolve conflicts and maintain delivery performance.
• Experience with production planning software and other scheduling tools.
• Experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or PMP certification.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large amounts of data and isolate pertinent information.

Pay Range

$82,550.00 – $149,225.00 (general guideline; final compensation may vary).

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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