Job Description

Immediately Hiring:  Supply Chain Manager 

Company:  Dayton-Granger, Inc. 

Industry:  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 

Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 -   Relocation Assistance 

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance  

Position Overview:  

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is hiring a  Supply Chain Manager  to lead and transform our end-to-end supply chain strategy across procurement, production control, inventory, and planning. This is a  high-impact leadership role  at a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturer supporting both long-standing and rapidly growing programs in commercial, general aviation, and military markets. 

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll have the autonomy to optimize systems, develop high-performing teams, and implement data-driven, scalable solutions that directly affect on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. 

This is more than a tactical role — it's a strategic seat at the table. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to streamline planning, improve supplier performance, and strengthen our ERP-driven workflows. 

If you're looking for a hands-on leadership role with real visibility, room to build, and long-term stability in a coastal South Florida setting — this is it. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead the Purchasing, Production Control, Stockroom, and Shipping & Receiving teams, ensuring alignment with operational and company goals 

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies to support efficiency, cost control, and on-time delivery 

• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels 

• Implement and track KPIs for delivery performance, inventory accuracy, cost control, and supplier reliability 

• Drive process improvements across inventory planning, material flow, and replenishment systems 

• Ensure ERP system accuracy across all supply chain functions, lead investigations into variances and root cause analysis 

• Strengthen supplier relationships while sourcing and qualifying new vendors for improved performance and risk mitigation 

• Use data and analytics to improve forecasting, decision-making, and supply chain visibility 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align on project and production goals 

• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across all supply chain processes 

• Perform additional tasks assigned by management 

• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field 

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or materials management in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a formal leadership role 

• Experience directly managing planners, buyers, or materials teams (minimum 3–5 reports) 

• Proven ability to oversee infinite and finite/constraint-based production planning, including labor and capacity scheduling 

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/APS systems (Infor, Oracle, SAP, etc.) 

• Demonstrated success improving planning workflows, vendor performance, and material flow across departments 

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills — especially with Engineering, Quality, and Production 

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning tools 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in aerospace, medical devices, or other regulated manufacturing 

• APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Six Sigma, or Lean certification 

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field 

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality/regulatory standards 

• Experience building or transforming planning functions, including MPS ownership and KPI development 

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 10 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities  

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). 

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