• Master Scheduler

    Dayton Granger, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)


    Immediately Hiring: Master Scheduler

     

    Industry: Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site

     

    Perks: Competitive Pay · Great Benefits · Stable Company · Work-Life Balance

     

    Dayton-Granger, Inc., a long-standing aerospace component manufacturer, is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead the creation and management of our production schedule. This position plays a vital role in ensuring on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and synchronization across procurement, production, and engineering. If you're experienced in constraint-based scheduling and passionate about improving manufacturing performance, we want to hear from you.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, forecasting, or logistics

    + Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and strong understanding of MRP concepts

    + Demonstrated experience in master scheduling and cross-departmental coordination

    + Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

    + Strong communication skills across production, sales, and planning teams

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies

    + Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments

    + Understanding of constraint-based (finite capacity) planning, including labor, equipment, and tooling availability

    + Familiarity with production metrics, shop capacity planning, and demand forecasting

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule using inputs such as customer forecasts, firm orders, safety stock targets, and historical sales

    + Ensure capacity constraints (labor, machines, materials, tools) are reflected in the schedule for realistic execution

    + Input and manage planned orders in the ERP system to drive material requirements and shop floor execution

    + Collaborate daily with Production Supervisors to assess resource availability and address conflicts or delays

    + Adjust priorities and reallocate resources to address schedule variances or shop floor constraints

    + Monitor daily progress against schedule to ensure on-time delivery performance

    + Communicate scheduling risks to leadership and Sales, providing lead time updates as needed

    + Analyze production trends and develop recommendations for inventory optimization and improved flow

    + Assist in resolving bottlenecks, parts shortages, and capacity constraints across work centers

    + Coordinate with Quality to ensure nonconforming materials are dispositioned quickly and do not impact delivery

    + Support Engineering by scheduling prototype builds and product development projects

    + Participate in annual physical inventory and support internal audits related to production control

    + Generate and maintain weekly performance metrics on delivery performance and production throughput

    + Follow all DG safety procedures and promote a culture of operational discipline and accuracy

    Why You'll Love Working Here:

    At Dayton-Granger, you'll join a legacy aerospace team that still designs, builds, tests, and ships everything from one location. We combine the stability of an 80-year aerospace leader with the flexibility and collaboration of a small business. We move quickly, value innovation, and recognize contributions—our average employee tenure is over 10 years.

    Benefits:

    + Medical Insurance (3 plans available)

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave

    + 401(k) with company match

    + Complimentary life insurance + supplemental coverage

    + Short- and long-term disability insurance

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Mental health benefits

    + On-site gym

    + Relocation assistance

    + Anniversary gifts and employee recognition

    + Team-building events and collaborative work culture

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).