Production Control Manager

Leidos currently has an opening for a Production Control Manager to work in our Vista CA facility. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology. Our facility will produce a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation border crossings and critical infrastructure customers. These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage cargo and people at checkpoints around the world.

The Production Control Manager will be responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating labor and materials to align with master schedule. This position will report into the Senior Manufacturing Manager but work closely with other functional teams to establish priority and ensure the smooth execution of production conjunction with the line leader this role will manage manufacturing orders (MOs) throughout the production process while ensuring timely closer and review of any cost variance. This position will also manage bulk material levels submit purchase requisitions for manufacturing supplies communicate material shortages and identify schedule risk. To be successful in this role this person must have a deep understanding of the supply chain and manufacturing process along with being detail oriented highly organized and an excellent communicator.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Control and maintenance of manufacturing orders (MOs) throughout the production process
• Collaborates with planning and procurement to track and prioritize material shortages
• Coordinates with planning and manufacturing leadership to schedule incoming work
• Maintains production status and updates data in master schedule tool
• Identifies schedule risk and deploys mitigation steps
• Maintain and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Reviews Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs) with Manufacturing Engineering
• Participates in End of Life (EOL)material reviews
• Participates in defective material review as a member of Material Review Board (MRB)
• Work closely with Finance to review any cost variances on a periodic basis.
• Implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to manufacturing orders (MOs)
• Lead and manage up to 5-7 production control employees
• Act as a hiring manager for resource needs within team / department
• Conduct performance reviews with regular check-ins
• Ensure all documentation and training records are maintained and updated regularly

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Original Posting : November 19 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 $80600.00 - $145700.00

The 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

Analytical Methods,Synthesis,Market Research,Quality Control,Customer Requirements,Product Quality,Batch Records,Chemical Analysis,ISO Compliance Management,Chemical Reactions,Analytical Instruments,Safety Guidelines,Laboratory Equipment Management,Procedures

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80600 - 145700