Production Control Planner

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 sustainably. 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 Sector Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner III to join a diverse team that is standardizing production processes across multiple sites in North Alabama and Colorado Springs. 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 world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today! 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 Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered. Minimum 4–8 years of 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 Colorado Springs, CO area. Preferred Qualifications 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: July 29, 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.