Program Manager

Program Manager

Minimum 5 Years of experience in a Program Management role within Aerospace Manufacturing

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager to fill an opening with a leading aerospace manufacturer located near Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing aerospace manufacturing programs, working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams while driving customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements of the Program Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 5 years of Program Management experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry

• Experience managing customer programs for aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and MRP/ERP systems (PLEX preferred)

• Experience working directly with production teams to resolve manufacturing and operational issues

• Knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality management systems

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP methodologies preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage program schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation activities

• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills

• Experience presenting program status and leading customer reviews

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Experience supporting MRP/ERP implementation or process improvements preferred

• PMP certification is a plus

• Experience with composite manufacturing, ITAR, and international aerospace customers is preferred

Benefits of the Program Manager

• Competitive salary

• Advancement potential

• Full-time

• Paid time off

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• 401(k)

Responsibilities of the Program Manager

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned aerospace customer programs from award through production and delivery

• Manage overall program performance including schedule, cost, quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery

• Lead customer communications, program reviews, milestone meetings, and issue resolution

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, risk registers, and action plans

• Monitor program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance

• Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and delivery performance

• Support production scheduling and capacity planning to meet customer commitments

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing processes, MRP/ERP utilization, and operational efficiency

• Improve planning accuracy, system utilization, and workflow effectiveness through process enhancements

• Develop standardized work instructions and documentation to improve program execution

• Proactively identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, ITAR regulations, and contractual obligations

• Support new product launches and transition activities as required

• Collaborate across departments to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement

   

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and believe this opportunity is the right fit for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to gschulte@venteon.com.

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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