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.
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
Competitive salary
Advancement potential
Full-time
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(k)
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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