Production Control Planner/Scheduler III

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

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.

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 Master's 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