Production Planner

Dayton Granger•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 3 rd 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.

Requirements

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 (Oracle, Infor)
Proven experience working with complex, multi-level BOM’s (8+ levels)
Skilled with data analysis and production tracking
Analytical mindset in solving production problems
Bachelors Degree in related field

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