Master Scheduler

Immediately Hiring: Master Scheduler

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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)).