Leidos' Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner/Scheduler III to join our diverse 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 professional - to manage and lead production control operations at our Electronics Facility. This role provides leadership and expertise in production control, scheduling, and manufacturing orders to achieve complex program requirements. 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. This role also mentors junior planners and provides advanced analysis to support manufacturing execution and delivery performance. 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 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience. • 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. • This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. 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 Original Posting: April 28, 2026 For 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.