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Production Control Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and defense, from entry-level supervisory roles to senior and director-level positions, with specializations in inventory planning, production scheduling, and materials management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
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 Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner III to join our Platform Integration 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 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.
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 with 4 or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
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.
Proven ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
Must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville / North Alabama area.
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
Bachelor’s degree.
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.
HuntsvilleManufacturing
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:
September 17, 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 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
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 Manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Planner III to join our Platform Integration 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 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.
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 with 4 or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
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.
Proven ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
Must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville / North Alabama area.
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
Bachelor’s degree.
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.
HuntsvilleManufacturing
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:
September 17, 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 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla34
- Akima12
- Blue Origin7
- Textron Aviation5
- Kay & Associates5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Automotive
- Energy
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production control manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage production schedules in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, demand planning, and inventory control methods
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred or required by many employers
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating between procurement, engineering, and operations
Tips for Your Production Control Manager Job Search
Quantify your scheduling and throughput wins
Recruiters for production control roles want to see measurable outcomes. Replace vague claims with specifics like cycle time reductions, on-time delivery improvements, or inventory turns you drove. Numbers tied to MRP or ERP system implementations carry particular weight.
List every ERP and MRP system you have used
SAP, Oracle, IFS, Epicor, and similar platforms appear in nearly every production control manager posting. Name each system explicitly on your resume, including the module, rather than grouping them under a generic 'ERP experience' label that screeners overlook.
Target openings that match your industry vertical
Production control processes differ sharply between discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, and defense contracting. Filter openings by your sector first. A background in aerospace MRP scheduling reads very differently to automotive JIT hiring managers, so matching the vertical improves callback rates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production control manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case studies around supply disruption responses
Interviewers commonly ask how you managed a parts shortage, a supplier failure, or a sudden demand spike. Prepare two or three specific examples with a clear situation, the actions you took, and the production outcome. Vague answers on supply chain resilience consistently eliminate candidates.
Negotiate using delivery performance data you own
When discussing compensation, anchor to documented outcomes like on-time delivery rates or inventory accuracy improvements from previous roles. Hiring managers for production control positions respond to operational data far more than job-title comparisons when evaluating a counter-offer.
Production Control Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production control managers?
The companies hiring the most production control managers right now include Tesla, Akima, and Blue Origin, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and aerospace suppliers consistently account for a large portion of active postings year-round.
How many production control manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of production control manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most corporate management roles because the position typically requires floor presence. Demand planning, scheduling coordination, and supplier communication functions are most likely to be offered in hybrid or remote arrangements.
How do you become a production control manager?
Start with a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management, then build hands-on experience in production scheduling, inventory control, or materials coordination. Earning an APICS CPIM certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most hiring managers expect candidates to have progressed through roles like production planner or materials coordinator before moving into management.
Can you get a production control manager job with little experience?
Getting hired directly into a production control manager role with no prior planning or scheduling experience is uncommon, but moving up from a production planner or materials analyst position within two to four years is a realistic path. Internships in supply chain operations, combined with ERP system exposure and an APICS credential, can accelerate that timeline considerably.
What does the production control manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a technical interview focused on scheduling methodology, ERP system experience, and how you handle production disruptions. A final round typically involves a panel with operations leadership and may include a case study or scenario exercise around a demand spike or supplier shortage. References from plant managers carry significant weight at the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to production control manager jobs?
You can find and apply to production control manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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