Production Control Scheduler III

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

Job summary

Leidos, a leader in defense systems manufacturing, seeks a Production Control Scheduler III in North Alabama to lead production control operations at the Final Integration Facility. You will align materials, schedules, and work orders to meet complex program requirements and mentor junior team members.

The role focuses on driving schedule integrity, coordinating cross-functional teams, and applying advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience with ERP systems including MRP, MPS and MES using Deltek Costpoint, Solumina, Dynafact DMS or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute production schedules using Dynafact DMS Scheduler and/or MS Projects.
• Coordinate activities among Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management.
• Lead meetings and analysis to ensure schedules and contractual obligations are met.
• Incorporate schedule changes from ECOs, Make/Buy decisions, and revision changes.
• Monitor and report Production Capacity, critical path shortages, and Due Date performance.
• Develop and maintain Line of Balance charts and milestone tracking.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and government regulations.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Attention to deadlines

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Deltek Costpoint

Solumina

Dynafact DMS

MRP

MPS

MES

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.

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.

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

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.