Production Supervisor - Composites (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Immediately Hiring: Production Supervisor - Composites

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM. Flexibility is expected to support production demands and ensure operational needs are met.

About Us: YouTube - DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)

Full-Time, Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Stability, Opportunities for Growth

About Us:

DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, FL that has been proudly operating for more than 82 years. We design, test, and manufacture aircraft antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components used on commercial, military, and private aircraft around the world. We have an average employee tenure of 8 years, reflecting our stability and strong company culture. See more about our benefits and why DG is a great place to work below.

Position Overview:

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a Production Supervisor who takes ownership of their area and their team. You will lead the day-to-day operations within our Composites Department, overseeing a complex, multi-step manufacturing process including layup, curing, molding, and assembly in a regulated aerospace environment. You'll be responsible for driving performance in real time - balancing throughput, quality, and labor efficiency - while building a strong, accountable team through coaching, training, and leadership. This role requires someone who is confident making decisions on the floor, holding standards, and stepping in to solve problems as they arise. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to step into a critical, high-visibility role within a stable, growing organization -where your impact on departmental performance and team execution is immediate and measurable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the proper execution of daily operations within the Composites Department, including bondroom layups, autoclave processing, molding, press operations, radome de-flashing, honeycomb repair, riveting, and product assembly.
• Coordinate and assign work orders to all employees in the department to optimize workforce efficiency and ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support to production personnel, ensuring proper training, adherence to work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Review blueprints, travelers, work instructions, and technical documentation to confirm part requirements, revision levels, and process flow.
• Assist manufacturing engineers in troubleshooting process issues and performing experimentation for process improvements.
• Oversee equipment readiness and work area organization, working closely with Facilities, Maintenance, and Engineering to address equipment, tooling, and environmental needs (clean room controls, autoclaves, presses, etc.).
• Submit purchase requisitions for materials, tooling, consumables, and equipment to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, and other Production Supervisors to adjust schedules, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain on-time delivery.
• Update, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for the composites area.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, process flow improvements, waste reduction) within the composites operation.
• Monitor key performance indicators including quality, efficiency, scrap/rework, and schedule adherence, and communicate status to management.
• Support and execute employee performance evaluations, hiring, interviewing coaching, training, and corrective actions in coordination with HR.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Higher education is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace or regulated production environments.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role overseeing production personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, travelers, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow; experience in composites manufacturing is a strong plus but not required.
• Experience working with ERP systems, Infor preferred but not required
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, enforce standards, and drive accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a production shop floor environment, including clean room settings.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required):

• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
• Composites experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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 8 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.

Compliance Notice:

• Equal Opportunity Statement: Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Export Compliance Notice: This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations.