Productin Scheduling Manager

Production Scheduling Manager

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 world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead 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 Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s 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 projects.
• Strong 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 Qualifications

• Experience 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 preferred.

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