Production Planning Manager
Production Planning Manager
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$ 89700 - 162150
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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.
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Leidos Defense Systems manufacturing is seeking a talented Production Planning Manager to join our team The Production Planning Manager will lead our Production Control team in delivering exceptional results at one of our key final integration sites. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced high-mix manufacturing environment has expertise in Deltek Costpoint and excels at building and executing master production schedules that keep complex programs on track. The Production Planning Manager will oversee scheduling resource planning and performance tracking across multiple programs ensuring efficient use of shared manufacturing resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality cost and delivery.
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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Production Control Planning Team fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Oversee order demand management within Deltek Costpoint (Inventory Reservations CMR MRP-generated demand).
Build and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) integrating cross-site inputs and milestones.
Partner with Operations Program Management and Supply Chain teams to align schedules with material availability resource capacity and program priorities.
Conduct and lead Program Status Meetings with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Perform capacity analysis in collaboration with Business Development to support proposals and new program onboarding.
Track analyze and report key performance indicators (e.g. on-time delivery schedule adherence throughput WIP aging).
Manage performance evaluations coaching and training to support team growth and skill development.
Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (5S Kaizen Leader Standard Work) and drive adoption of best practices in scheduling and production control.
Utilize MS Excel MS Project and ERP data to support scheduling reporting and decision-making.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven leadership experience supervising teams or managing cross-functional projects.
Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint in a production control or manufacturing environment.
Experience with multi-resource scheduling; CNC machining scheduling experience is a plus.
Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
Proficiency with MS Excel (advanced functions pivot tables) and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software).
Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Root Cause Analysis tools (Fishbone 5 Why etc.).
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and present to senior stakeholders.
Ability to develop a production schedule from the ground up with or without established milestones.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience leading a Production Control team in a high-mix low-volume environment.
Experience with ERP-to-scheduling software integrations.
Background in capacity modeling and what-if scenario planning.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
August 12 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 - $162150.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
