Production Planner

Dayton Granger, Inc.•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG), a leader in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing with over 82 years of experience, is seeking a talented Production Planner to join their team. This critical role involves building realistic production plans that account for labor, materials, tools, and equipment for over 1000 discrete part numbers. The Production Planner will collaborate closely with Planners, Buyers, Production Supervisors, and Engineering to ensure operations are aligned and efficient within a fast-paced aerospace and aviation manufacturing environment. DG offers a unique blend of industry leadership stability with a close-knit, family-like culture, emphasizing work-life balance, stability, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

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
Must be a U.S. person as defined by Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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

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