Production Control Planner

Position: Production Control PlannerCompany: Dayton-Granger Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315Direct Hire, Full Time, Excellent BenefitsJust 4 miles from Fort Lauderdale's sunny beaches, Dayton Granger, Inc designs, produces and supplies cutting edge avionics products in support of current and upcoming programs for commercial, general aviation and military customers. Celebrating 81 years of extensive experience, DG provides stability to its employees while maintaining the comforts of a small company environment. Position Overview: As a Production Control Planner, you will be at the heart of our production process, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on schedule. Your role will involve planning, scheduling, and analyzing production activities to ensure on-time delivery and target achievement. You'll work closely with our manufacturing team to address any scheduling issues and implement process improvements that keep us ahead of the curve. Responsibilities:Plans and schedules work through the various manufacturing departments to meet on - time delivery schedule and target commitments.Analyzes and prepares work order packages based on master production schedule and inventory requirements and releases them for production.Provides detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicates constraints to scheduleInteracts with shop floor supervisors and quality control on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information regarding work order status.Produces reports to accurately reflect the status of work.Reviews manufacturing process daily to keep order schedules up to date.Other duties as assigned by manager.Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety DirectorQualifications:Minimum Associates degree. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar discipline preferred.Minimum 5 years' experience in production control or purchasing with manufacturing resource planning required.Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word and familiarity with Oracle or an ERP system is required.Strong professionalism, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal)Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.Must be detail oriented, possess eagerness to learn, and have a technical aptitude and ability to work with procurement and production teams.WHO WE AREDayton-Granger, Inc. "DG" has been in business for 80 years as a leading supplier of avionic products to the aerospace industry with customers, including commercial airframe manufacturers, military program managers and general aviation aircraft manufacturers.The "DG Team' is a community of employees, each contributing their diverse knowledge, experiences, and expertise to exceed customer expectations, adhere to quality standards, and address each challenge with determination and out of the box thinking.WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH USWe 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 well-established, 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.DG loves its employees! Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.BENEFITSMedical Insurance (choice of 3 options), Dental Insurance (PPO and DHMO offered), Vision Coverage, Complimentary Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Coverage, Long and Short term Disability Coverage, Mental Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, team building activities, relocation assistance, length of service/milestone anniversary gifts, and an on-site gym.Are you ready to 'take the controls' of your career by joining our dynamic team? If so, please apply now!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities #zr