Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

JB Poindexter & Co; South Bend (IN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking candidates for its Leadership Development Program. This two-year program aims to cultivate future leaders through rotations in operations and supply chain roles. Ideal candidates have an MBA and relevant experience in manufacturing. Post-program, participants are expected to lead in various manufacturing locations across the United States.

Qualifications

• 2025-2026 MBA degree from an accredited university with a focus on operations or supply chain.
• 3-5 years of hands-on supply chain or mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven manufacturing experience in management or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotation program across multiple manufacturing businesses.
• Develop an Individual Development Plan under mentorship from the Corporate VP of Operations.
• Take on leadership roles within the manufacturing locations after program completion.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Manufacturing Experience

Supply Chain Knowledge

Education

MBA Degree

Job description

Overview

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $3B in annual revenue and 10,000 team members in 2025. JBPCO provides best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles across nine operating subsidiaries with locations in approximately 70 sites. For more information about our industry leading brands and products visit JBPoindexter.com or connect on LinkedIn.

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program is designed to identify future leaders to help facilitate organizational growth. The program offers an accelerated path to Senior Manager, Director, and Vice President level roles in operations or supply chain at one of our businesses. Participants will have direct access to senior leaders across multiple companies and the corporate office.

Program Details

The selected candidates will participate in a two-year rotation program. Each participant will spend six months in an operations or supply chain position 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.

Locations

• There are two hubs for our Leadership Development Program. Each rotation in the program will be at one of our manufacturing businesses in and around Elkhart, IN; Sturgis, MI; Reading, PA; Morgantown, PA.

After the Program

Upon completion of the program, candidates will be offered a leadership position in one of our manufacturing locations within the United States. Willingness to be flexible in terms of location during and after the program is critical for this role.

Requirements

• 2025-2026 MBA degree from an accredited four-year university with a focus on operations, supply chain, business, or entrepreneurship. Preference for a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on supply chain or mechanical engineering experience on the plant floor working directly for a discrete manufacturer (e.g., automotive, machinery, durable goods).
• Proven manufacturing experience with measurable achievements, preferably in management or leadership roles, either before or after completing an advanced degree.
• Experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering.
• Leadership roles in school and/or at work.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
• May be required to relocate during the program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Required Education: Master’s Degree

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