SIOP Manager

Immediately Hiring: SIOP Manager 

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: On-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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

Position Overview:

DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, FL that has been proudly operating for more than 83 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.

As our SIOP Manager , you will lead DG's Production Control team and play a key role in developing and implementing our Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. You will oversee master production scheduling and capacity planning, strengthen alignment between customer demand and manufacturing execution, and drive improvements in operational efficiency and on-time delivery. While the initial focus of this role will be Production Control, the scope is expected to grow over time to include leadership oversight of Purchasing, Stockroom, and Shipping & Receiving. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise in manufacturing planning and materials management to a complex aerospace manufacturing environment while helping shape the processes that support DG's continued growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership and oversight of the Production Control team, ensuring team performance and alignment with operational and company objectives.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and inventory requirements.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of DG's SIOP process to establish an integrated approach to demand and production planning.
• Oversee production and capacity planning to identify and address labor, equipment, and material constraints that may impact production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze planning-related key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, material availability, and master schedule adherence (MSA).
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, and material requirements planning to improve operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Ensure ERP system data accuracy related to production planning, scheduling, and material requirements planning, including investigation of discrepancies, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Stockroom, and Shipping & Receiving to address material shortages, replenishment requirements, and supplier-related constraints impacting production schedules.
• Utilize data and analytics to improve demand forecasting, production planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain visibility.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance to align production priorities, resolve operational challenges, and support company objectives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Production Control Department.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Follow all DG safety procedures in accordance with company policies and the direction of the Facility Engineer/Safety Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning or materials management within a manufacturing environment, preferably involving high product mix and complex production scheduling requirements.
• 3+ years of formal leadership experience directly managing production planning, scheduling, or production control teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing Master Production Schedules (MPS), with strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including production scheduling, material availability, and inventory requirements.
• Proven experience with infinite and finite/constraint-based production planning, including labor and capacity scheduling, resource allocation, and management of production constraints.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving SIOP/S&OP processes, including establishing planning workflows, cross-functional coordination, and performance metrics to align demand and supply.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/APS systems, preferably Infor, including production scheduling, material requirements planning, inventory planning, and capacity management functions.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, materials management, and material replenishment processes, including inventory requirements, purchasing lead times, and material availability.
• Demonstrated success improving production planning workflows, scheduling processes, material flow, and material availability to support operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools, including data analysis, forecasting, and operational KPI reporting.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical devices, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP), Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
•  Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other applicable manufacturing quality management standards.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance 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.
• 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.