Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Leonardo DRS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan matching

Paid time off including vacation/hols

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Life and disability insurance coverage

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Madison, WI is seeking a Production Planner and Control to support scheduling and materials analysis coordination with the Production Operations department. The role will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on capacity, materials readiness, and labor availability, ensuring on-time delivery to customers.

You will collaborate across the organization and help implement planning practices that support Daylight Solutions’ mission and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of demonstrated experience.
• Strong understanding of business processes and inter-relationships.
• Extensive experience in production planning and project material management.
• Proficient with Excel (incl. Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Excellent understanding of MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end production plan aligned with MRP, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Lead production review meetings and drive discussions on build plan status, constraints, and recovery planning.
• Plan and release Work Orders based on Sales Order and forecast; monitor WIP in the factory.
• Utilize shipping and tracking dashboards to review and ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Prepare scheduling reports, KPIs, and status updates for operations leadership.
• Interface with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Warehouse, Engineering, and Finance to maintain the IOP.

Skills

Experience in component manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Excel Pivot Tables

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Madison, WI is seeking a Production Planner and Control to support scheduling and materials analysis coordination with the Production Operations department. The role will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on capacity, materials readiness, and labor availability, ensuring on-time delivery to customers.

You will collaborate across the organization and help implement planning practices that support Daylight Solutions’ mission and growth.