Production Control Scheduler III

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Control Scheduler III to lead and manage production control across multiple programs, aligning materials, schedules, and work orders to meet complex program requirements.

The role requires strong experience with ERP/MRP/MES systems (Deltek Costpoint, Dynafact DMS, Solumina) and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvement while complying with AS9100 and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems including MRP, MPS and MES (Deltek Costpoint, Solumina, Dynafact DMS or similar).
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and work autonomously under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Project.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must reside in or relocate to Huntsville/North Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute production schedules using Dynafact DMS Scheduler and/or MS Projects.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams (Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Product Management).
• Lead meetings and analyses to ensure schedules and contractual obligations are met.
• Incorporate schedule changes from ECOs, Make/Buy decisions, and revisions.
• Monitor Production Capacity, critical path shortages, and Due/Need dates.
• Develop and maintain Line of Balance charts and milestone tracking.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and KPIs.

Skills

Team communication

Autonomy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Solumina

Dynafact DMS

MS Projects

MS Excel

Job description

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 Scheduler III to join our Platform Integration 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 Scheduler III - to lead and manage production control operations at our Final Integration Facility. This senior-level role provides leadership and expertise in production control, ensuring alignment of materials, schedules, and work orders to achieve complex program requirements.

The Production Control 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 team members and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance.

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

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating and distributing production schedules using Dynafact DMS Scheduler and/or MS Projects.

• Coordinating activities among cross-functional teams to include Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management.

• Lead meetings and analysis to ensure Production Schedules and contractual obligations are met.

• Incorporating Schedule changes resulting from ECO’s, Make/Buy decisions, and Revision changes.

• Monitoring and reporting Production Capacity, critical path shortages, and Due Date/ Need Date performance.

• Develop and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) charts, and milestone tracking.

• 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.

• Demonstrable experience across various ERP systems to include MRP, MPS and MES, using Deltek Costpoint, Solumina, Dynafact DMS or similar tools.

• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

• Must be able to work autonomously and stay focused in a high-stress, fast paced environment to meet customer and management deadlines.

• Capable of working in MS Excel and MS Project.

• 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

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Project and Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data connections).

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification.

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Integration and Assembly programs with multi-level BOMs and WBS structures.

• Ability to lead others and work in a collaborative work environment.

• Familiarity with EVMS, MIL-STD processes, and DFARS requirements.

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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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.