Strategic Production Control Planner – Multi-Program

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Control Planner to coordinate production across multiple programs, balance capacity and material constraints, and maintain ERP data accuracy. This role also mentors junior planners and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery.

You will participate in cross-functional reviews with PM, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, develop schedules and dashboards, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
• Advanced experience interpreting and executing MRP action messages and resolving material/schedule exceptions
• Experience managing multi-level manufacturing BOMs in a complex, project-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Intermediate level with Microsoft Excel
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning activities across multiple integration 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.

Skills

ERP/ERP-MRP interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Effective communication

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Control Planner to coordinate production across multiple programs, balance capacity and material constraints, and maintain ERP data accuracy. This role also mentors junior planners and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery.

You will participate in cross-functional reviews with PM, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, develop schedules and dashboards, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and government