Production Scheduling Manager at Leidos

Leidos is seeking a talented Production Scheduling Manager to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos provides responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions.The Production Scheduling Manager will lead our Production Scheduling team in delivering exceptional results at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced high-mix manufacturing environment has expertise in Deltek Costpoint and excels at building and executing production schedules that keep complex programs on track. The Production Scheduling Manager will oversee scheduling resource planning and performance tracking across multiple programs ensuring efficient use of shared manufacturing resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality delivery and cost.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!Are you ready to make an impact Apply and share your resume with us today!Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Production Scheduling Team fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.Oversee critical shortage reporting and material expediting for Manufacturing Order readiness resolution. Partner with Operations Program Management and Supply Chain teams to align schedules with material availability resource capacity and program priorities.Conduct and lead Program Status Meetings representing production scheduling commitments with internal stakeholders and external customers.Perform capacity analysis in collaboration with Business Development to support proposals and new program onboarding.Track analyze and report key performance indicators (e.g. on-time delivery schedule adherence throughput WIP aging).Manage performance evaluations coaching and training to support team growth and skill development.Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (5S Kaizen Leader Standard Work) and drive adoption of best practices in scheduling and production control.Utilize MS Excel MS Project and ERP data to support scheduling reporting and decision-making.Basic QualificationsCandidate should possess a Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of prior relevant work experience. Additionally the candidate should have 2 years supervising or leading teams or projectsStrong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system in a manufacturing environment.Experience with multi-resource scheduling in electronics or complex assembly manufacturing.Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace quality standards.Proficiency with MS Excel (advanced functions pivot tables) and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software).Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Root Cause Analysis tools (Fishbone 5 Why etc.).Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and present to senior stakeholders.Ability to develop a production schedule from the ground up with or without established milestones.Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Final Secret Clearance.Preferred QualificationsExperience leading Production scheduling in a high-mix low-volume environment with shared resources.Experience with ERP and scheduling systems to drive automation data accuracy and real-time visibility.Background in capacity modeling and what-if scenario planning.APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or equivalent professional certification preferredHuntsvilleManufacturingIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:September 26 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 $92300.00 - $166850.00The 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 Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 92300 - 166850