Immediately Hiring: Production Planner
Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Onsite Monday-Friday in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
About Us: YouTube - DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)
Full-Time, Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Stability, Opportunities for Growth
Position Overview:
Are you looking for a wonderful opportunity to use your experience in constraint planning in the complex and fast moving world of aerospace and aviation manufacturing? If so, read on! Dayton-Granger, with over 82+years of experience in the industry, is seeking a talented Production Planner to join our team of outstanding professionals. This is a critical role in our company as you will be responsible for building realistic production plans that account for labor, materials, tools and equipment over 1000 discrete part numbers. You will work closely with Planners, Buyers, Production Supervisors, and Engineering to keep operations aligned and running efficiently.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
As a 3rd generation family business, we design, test, manufacture and ship high quality proprietary antennas, electrostatics, and lightning protection products all from our location which is rare in our industry. Years of development go into our products and we are at the top of our game. We combine the stability of an industry leader with the tight knit culture of a small business – offering a collaborative environment, work/life balance, and stability. Small, agile and more nimble than our larger competitors, we get things done quickly while creating a personalized working environment and level of service for our employees and customers. We even have a human receptionist! You will love our amazing family atmosphere where everyone is on a first name basis. With an average employee tenure of 8 years, we take pride in fostering a supportive and engaging workforce where you can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain finite capacity production schedules that reflect real world constraints (labor, machines, materials and tools)
- Use Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) systems and ERP/MRP tools (Infor or Oracle) to plan production across multiple work centers
- Analyze multi level BOM’s (minimum 8 levels) to manage dependencies and plan effectively
- Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to coordinate work orders, materials and resources
- Adjust schedules for downtime, material delays, labor shortages, or high priority orders
- Support inventory strategies, including safety stock and lead time evaluations for key items
- Communicate schedule changes and risks to internal teams and customer service
- Identify inefficiencies and participate in planning process improvements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- 2-3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in constraint-based/finite planning, including labor and equipment capacity
- Strong working knowledge of APS systems (Infor or similar) and MRP/ERP tools (Infor, Oracle)
- Proven experience working with complex, multi-level BOM’s (8+ levels)
- Skilled with data analysis and production tracking
- Analytical mindset in solving production problems
Nice to haves:
- Experience in aerospace or another regulated industry
- Familiarity with ISO AS9102 Rev D compliance standards
- Exposure to manual and mixed manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, paint, press)
- Understanding of procurement flow and supply chain coordination
- Experience helping a team transition from unconstrained to constrained planning
Compliance Notice
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Export Compliance Notice:
This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
Skills Required
- Onsite Monday-Friday in Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by EAR/ITAR
- 2-3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in constraint-based/finite planning including labor and equipment capacity
- Working knowledge of APS systems (Infor or similar) and MRP/ERP tools (Infor, Oracle)
- Proven experience working with complex multi-level BOMs (8+ levels)
- Skilled with data analysis and production tracking
- Analytical mindset for solving production problems
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Experience in aerospace or another regulated industry
- Familiarity with ISO AS9102 Rev D compliance standards
- Exposure to manual and mixed manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, paint, press)
- Experience helping a team transition from unconstrained to constrained planning
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening
What We Do
DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG), a leader in the design, testing, and manufacture of antennas, electrostatics and lightning protection products ranks among the most experienced suppliers of avionics products worldwide. With more than 70 years of experience, DG has an unmatched reputation for supplying high quality, competitive products that satisfy military and commercial avionic industry standards. Our ongoing research and development efforts enable us to offer new and improved products that keep pace with technological advances and address business objectives of the programs we serve.
