Director of Manufacturing

Immediately Hiring: Director of Manufacturing
Company: Dayton-Granger Inc.
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Offered)
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire On-Site
Perks: Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits Leadership Role Long-Term Stability

Dayton-Granger Inc. a vertically integrated aerospace component manufacturer with over 80 years of success is seeking a strategic hands-on Director of Manufacturing to lead and oversee all production and manufacturing engineering operations. This individual will drive efficiency quality and on-time delivery across our machine shop assembly paint and finishing departments while also managing the Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for supporting process development tooling and work instructions.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in aerospace or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment and thrives in a collaborative results-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across Production and Manufacturing Engineering departments

• Oversee the execution of all manufacturing activities ensuring safety quality schedule and cost targets are met

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in supporting the production floor with process improvements tooling routings documentation and root cause investigations

• Partner with Engineering Quality Procurement and Planning to drive product realization and efficient handoff from design to production

• Ensure compliance with FAA AS9100 ISO 9001 and internal quality requirements

• Develop and track KPIs across departments (OEE scrap rework throughput on-time delivery labor efficiency)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing 5S and Six Sigma methodologies

• Coordinate staffing shift coverage and resource allocation to meet changing demands

• Lead production meetings support cross-functional problem-solving and resolve bottlenecks quickly

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementation through collaboration with design and development teams

• Mentor and develop supervisors team leads and engineers to build a culture of accountability and operational excellence

• Support internal and external audits and represent Manufacturing in customer-facing discussions as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management or related technical field

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing including direct oversight of production and engineering teams

• Aerospace defense or regulated manufacturing industry experience

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (machining assembly paint finishing) and process engineering support

• Demonstrated success driving KPIs and leading multi-functional teams

• ERP proficiency (Oracle or similar) strong data analysis and reporting capabilities

• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in Engineering/Operations)

• Experience in vertically integrated manufacturing

• Familiarity with FAA regulations AS9100 NADCAP and aerospace customer audits

• Experience implementing lean Kaizen or Six Sigma frameworks

Why Youll Love Working at DG:

At Dayton-Granger youll lead a close-knit team within a legacy aerospace company that designs builds and delivers everything from one location in sunny South Florida. Our vertically integrated operation allows for quick decision-making visibility across the product lifecycle and real impact in everything you do. With an average employee tenure of over 10 years we foster a culture of trust excellence and growth.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) paid holidays and parental leave

• Complimentary life insurance supplemental coverage

• Short- and long-term disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site gym and employee appreciation events

• Relocation assistance available

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)).