What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Production Control position at Leidos?
Description
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At Leidos, we provide innovative solutions driven by our diverse and talented workforce committed to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our commitment to integrity guides everything we do!
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Leidos is on the hunt for a Manager of Production Control to join our Manufacturing team based in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in production control, multi-resource scheduling, and will have prior experience with Deltek CostPoint.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing offers a comprehensive portfolio of systems, solutions, and services encompassing various domains including land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace to customers globally. Our team tackles some of the world’s toughest security challenges, ensuring mission-critical success. Discover more about what we do!
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Primary Responsibilities
Oversee a team responsible for planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules, while ensuring the efficient flow of materials to meet production needs.
Manage order demand within CostPoint, including Inventory Reservations and MRP.
Lead a requisitioning team for raw materials and outsourced processing.
Maintain an effective master production schedule.
Facilitate status meetings with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Conduct capacity analysis and collaborate with the Business Development Team.
Monitor and report on key performance metrics such as On-time Delivery and Requisition Processing Delays.
Conduct performance evaluations for team members.
Continuously work to enhance on-time delivery performance.
Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement within the team.
Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field, along with 5 or more years of leadership experience in production control within a manufacturing context (DOD Preferred) or a related combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with AS9100 Aerospace Standards is a plus.
Extensive knowledge of Deltek CostPoint, including MRP and CMR functionalities.
Experience with multi-resource scheduling is essential; CNC machining environment experience is advantageous.
Understanding Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Leader Standard Work, etc.) is required.
Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why) is important.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, with the ability to lead meetings effectively.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (or be able to obtain and maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of raw materials, hardware, and finishing procedures relevant to machining parts.
Ability to collaborate with division and corporate leadership in strategic planning and long-term vision development for the department.
Experience in commodity and strategic buying is desirable.
Familiarity with material and operational traceability requirements.
Experience using Solumina MES is a bonus.
Original Posting Date : 2025-01-24
This job requisition will generally remain open for at least 3 days from the original posting date.
Pay Range : Pay Range $80,600.00 - $145,700.00
The Leidos pay range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, individual education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreements, or other laws.
Salary : $80,600 - $145,700
