Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

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.

Our M.B.A. Leadership Development Program is designed to identify future leaders for JB Poindexter & Co and provide 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 a two‑year rotation program. Each participant will spend six months in an operations or supply chain position with the intent of learning 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.

• 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.