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Leidos Production Scheduler
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loacation Huntsville, AL, United States Of America
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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 Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Production Scheduler to join our team of highly skilled planning and production scheduling professionals in the Huntsville, Alabama location.. This role requires an extensive background in Deltek Costpoint, or equivalent production scheduling software, and excels at building and executing production schedules that keep complex programs on track.  The Production Scheduler will produce schedules and track performance across multiple production areas, ensuring efficient use of shared manufacturing resources. 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 Create and update detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. Ensure synchronization between MRP-planned orders in Costpoint and execution-level schedules. Analyze sales forecasts and customer demand to ensure adequate production levels and efficient use of resources.  Coordinate production schedules with downstream integration sites to ensure continuity of build flow and material readiness Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to align schedules with customer priorities and delivery milestones Conduct rough-cut capacity and load analysis across work centers to identify bottlenecks and recommend mitigation plans Conduct capacity assessments and calculate task time to align production with demand and shop capacity.  Track production progress in real-time, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to address delays or equipment issues Monitor performance to plan (on-time starts/completions, throughput, utilization, and WIP aging) Track and Maintain department goals for On-Time-Delivery performance. Generate regular reports on order status, production progress, and inventory levels.  Facilitate weekly cross-functional schedule review meetings to communicate changes, risks, and recovery actions Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling accuracy, planning lead times, and workflow efficiency. Provide data-driven insight into forecast impacts, backlog health, and long-term capacity planning Perform change control & schedule risk analyses Serve as escalation point for schedule conflicts Champion scheduling best practices and standard work Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant  experience or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of experience in production planning/scheduling within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of MRP/MPS principles, capacity planning, and resource leveling Strong ability to analyze data and identify trends for effective planning.  Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, Dynafact DMS, or equivalent ERP/APS systems. Demonstrated analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools. Aptitude for finding solutions to complex scheduling and production challenges.  Effective communication skills to coordinate with various teams and departments.  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 Ability to manage multiple schedules and tasks simultaneously.  Experience in aerospace or defense electronics environments. Demonstrated success managing production schedules across shared-resource facilities. Flexibility to quickly adjust to changing customer demand and operational needs.  Proven ability to collaborate across multiple programs and functions to resolve conflicts and maintain delivery performance. Experience with production planning software and other scheduling tools.  Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts. APICS/ASCM CPIM or PMP certification. Strong analytical skills to interpret large amounts of data and isolate pertinent information. 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: November 10, 2025 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00 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.

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