Production Control Manager
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Job Summary
Leidos currently has an opening for a Production Control Manager to work in our Vista CA facility. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology. Our facility will produce a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation border crossings and critical infrastructure customers. These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage cargo and people at checkpoints around the world.
The Production Control Manager will be responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating labor and materials to align with master schedule. This position will report into the Senior Manufacturing Manager but work closely with other functional teams to establish priority and ensure the smooth execution of production conjunction with the line leader this role will manage manufacturing orders (MOs) throughout the production process while ensuring timely closer and review of any cost variance. This position will also manage bulk material levels submit purchase requisitions for manufacturing supplies communicate material shortages and identify schedule risk. To be successful in this role this person must have a deep understanding of the supply chain and manufacturing process along with being detail oriented highly organized and an excellent communicator.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Control and maintenance of manufacturing orders (MOs) throughout the production process
- Collaborates with planning and procurement to track and prioritize material shortages
- Coordinates with planning and manufacturing leadership to schedule incoming work
- Maintains production status and updates data in master schedule tool
- Identifies schedule risk and deploys mitigation steps
- Maintain and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Reviews Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs) with Manufacturing Engineering
- Participates in End of Life (EOL)material reviews
- Participates in defective material review as a member of Material Review Board (MRB)
- Work closely with Finance to review any cost variances on a periodic basis.
- Implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to manufacturing orders (MOs)
- Lead and manage up to 5-7 production control employees
- Act as a hiring manager for resource needs within team/department
- Conduct performance reviews with regular check-ins
- Ensure all documentation and training records are maintained and updated regularly
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or Masters degree and 3 years of experience. May consider additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3 years experience in manufacturing or supply chain environment
- 5 years experience with a MRP tool (preferably Costpoint)
- Above average experience utilizing all MS applications with an emphasis on Excel
- Excellent MS excel skills with extensive experience in data manipulation
- Pivot tables V-look up Grouping Charts etc.
Competencies:
- Ability to solve complex problems often and with limited information or guidance
- Familiarity with working in an ISO controlled environment
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences
- Good business acumen with ability to navigate interdepartmental relationships
- Personal sense of integrity trust and respect
- Strong interpersonal skills used to set and maintain positive culture
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPIM or CSCP certifications
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Original Posting:
November 19 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 $80600.00 - $145700.00The 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
Key Skills
- Analytical Methods
- Synthesis
- Market Research
- Quality Control
- Customer Requirements
- Product Quality
- Batch Records
- Chemical Analysis
- ISO Compliance Management
- Chemical Reactions
- Analytical Instruments
- Safety Guidelines
- Laboratory Equipment Management
- Procedures
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
