Production Control Planner III
Production Control Planner III
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$ 63700 - 115150
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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 Planner 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 Planner 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 Planner 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 planners 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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary 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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors 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.
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 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
Bachelors degree.
APICS CPIM CSCP or similar certification.
Advanced 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.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 8 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 $63700.00 - $115150.00The 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
