Operations Planner

Immediately Hiring: Operations Planner

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

About Us:

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a privately owned and operated aerospace and aviation component manufacturer with over 81 years of expertise in antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection systems. We supply critical components to military, commercial, and general aviation customers worldwide, ensuring aircraft safety and performance at the highest level.

At DG, 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. With an average employee tenure of 10 years, we take pride in fostering a supportive and engaging workplace where employees can thrive.

Position Overview:

As an Operations Planner at Dayton-Granger, Inc., you will be at the center of our manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules align with demand, capacity, and material availability to drive efficiency and on-time delivery. In this role, you will develop and manage production schedules for over 1,000 discrete part numbers with multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), working cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality teams to optimize workflows and resolve bottlenecks. You will leverage Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) methodologies and ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Infor) to improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and overall production performance. If you’re passionate about optimizing manufacturing operations and driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a capacity-constrained production schedule that aligns with demand, forecasts, and inventory levels while issuing work orders and sequencing production for efficiency.
  
•  Monitor real-time production status, adjust schedules for machine downtime, material shortages, or labor constraints, and collaborate with teams to resolve bottlenecks and integrate urgent customer requests.
  
•  Balance the work center capacity, coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to prevent material shortages and assess lead times to ensure production commitments are met.
  
• Work within a mixed manufacturing environment (manual assembly, machining, painting, finishing, press operations) while ensuring compliance with ISO AS9102 Rev D and aerospace industry standards.
  
• Act as the liaison between Planning, Procurement, Production, and Quality teams, communicate schedule changes and risks to stakeholders, and provide real-time updates for customer service teams.
  
•  Identify workflow inefficiencies, collaborate with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement teams, and leverage ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Infor) for data-driven production improvements.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, and capacity-constrained environments.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Expertise in Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Infor) for production planning and tracking.
• Experience managing complex, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ability to analyze production workflows and optimize scheduling for efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills for managing bottlenecks, downtime, and supply chain disruptions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting for production planning and performance tracking. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience in a mixed manufacturing environment (manual assembly, machining, painting, finishing, and press operations).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Previous experience working in an aerospace or avionics manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of ISO AS9102 Rev D compliance requirements.
• Experience working with over 1,000 top-level part numbers in a production setting.
• Understanding of supply chain and stockroom management processes.
• Experience collaborating with procurement teams to improve material flow.
• Ability to develop and refine forecasting models for production efficiency.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).