Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JB Poindexter & Co.'s MBA Leadership Development Program identifies future leaders for operations and supply chain across its manufacturing businesses in the United States. The two-year rotation places you in multiple locations with hands-on learning and mentorship.

Participants develop an Individual Development Plan with senior executives and are prepared for Senior Manager, Director, and VP roles after completion. Relocation may be required during the program and future assignments.

Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in business/engineering with a focus on operations or supply chain.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience with measurable achievements, preferably in management or leadership roles.
• Experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
• May be required to relocate during the program.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year rotation across operations or supply chain to learn the business.
• Develop an Individual Development Plan with the program and senior leaders.
• Upon completion, transition into a leadership role at a manufacturing location in the United States.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relationship building

Relocation flexibility

Education

MBA or Master’s in business/engineering (operations or supply chain focus)

Job description

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

Job Description

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2B in annual revenue and 8,000 team members in 2022. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging.

Overview

Our M.B.A. Leadership Development Program is designed to identify future leaders for JB Poindexter & Co to help further facilitate our organizational growth. The program is designed to offer an accelerated path to Senior Manager, Director, and Vice President level roles, in operations or supply chain, at one of our businesses. As part of the program, you will have direct access to senior leaders across multiple companies and the corporate office.

The selected candidates will participate in our two-year rotation program. Each participant will spend six months in an operations or supply chain position with the intent of being able to learn about the operations and the broader business unit. Participants will develop an Individual Development Plan in conjunction with the program to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

Program participants will report directly to our Corporate VP of Operations, who will serve as an executive-level mentor during the program. Each rotation in the program will be at one of our manufacturing businesses in and around Elkhart, IN or Reading, PA. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be offered a leadership position in one of our manufacturing locations within the United States. Your willingness to be flexible in terms of location during and after the program is critical for this role.

Requirements

• Recent M.B.A. or master's degree from a business/engineering school with a focus on operations, supply chain, business or entrepreneurship. Preferably with a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience and measurable achievements, preferably in management or leadership roles, before or after your advanced degree.
• Experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering.
• Roles in leadership positions in school and or at work.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
• May be required to relocate during the program.