What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Venteon?
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
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000