Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

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Company and Position Overview:

J.B. Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $3B in annual revenue and 10,000 team members in 2025. JBPCO specializes in commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The nine operating subsidiaries, with approximately 70 locations, produce a range of vehicles including truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and more.

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The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program aims to identify future leaders to support JB Poindexter & Co's growth. The program offers an accelerated path to senior management roles in operations or supply chain, with direct access to senior leaders across various companies and the corporate office.

Participants will engage in a two-year rotation, spending six months in operations or supply chain roles to gain broad business insights. An Individual Development Plan will be crafted collaboratively to enhance learning. Participants will report to the Corporate VP of Operations, who will serve as a mentor.

There are two hubs for this program: one in Elkhart, IN/Sturgis, MI, and the other in Reading, PA/Morgantown, PA. Upon completion, candidates will be offered leadership positions at manufacturing locations across the U.S. Flexibility regarding location is essential.

Requirements:

• MBA from an accredited university, focusing on operations, supply chain, business, or entrepreneurship, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on supply chain or mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven manufacturing achievements, preferably in leadership roles.
• Experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering.
• Leadership roles in school or work.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to relocate during the program.

J.B. Poindexter & Co. is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. This policy covers all employment aspects including recruitment, hiring, promotion, and termination.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job functions:
  
  Management, Manufacturing, Production
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing

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