Leadership Development Program (MBA)

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.5B in annual revenue and 8,000 team members in 2024. The nine operating business units, 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. For more information, visit https://www.jbpoindexter.com/

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.

• There are two hubs for the Leadership Development 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.