Production Control Planner/Scheduler

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Production Control Planner/Scheduler III to lead multi-project planning efforts in North Alabama. You will drive scheduling accuracy, material coordination, and ERP data integrity across programs, mentoring junior planners and partnering with management and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to AS9100 and regulatory requirements in a defense manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience or Master’s with 6–10 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma with 10 years of experience.
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and resolve complex issues in a defense or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning across multiple projects, balancing capacity, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Monitor and control work order execution, 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 charts, and milestone tracking.
• Provide production control expertise in cross-functional meetings with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure ERP system accuracy for all programs, including work order, WIP, and inventory management.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and status updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior team members; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and government regulations.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Masters degree in related field

High School diploma with experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner/Scheduler III to join our diverse team that is standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organized Production Control professional - to manage and lead production control operations at our Electronics Facility. This role provides leadership and expertise in production control, scheduling, and manufacturing orders to achieve complex program requirements.

The Production Control Planner/Scheduler III is responsible for managing production activities across multiple programs, driving resolution of schedule and material conflicts, and ensuring ERP data accuracy. This role also mentors junior planners and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance.

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.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience.. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma with 10 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.

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.