2025 Leadership & Technical Development Program - Operations Leadership

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.   

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. 

About the Role  

Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Operations Leadership is a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within operations and manufacturing.  Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the foundation for future success of Caterpillar's Operations leaders. 

 
Caterpillar's Operations Leadership track is focused on building technical capabilities for managing Caterpillar's Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain functions. This opportunity advances your development and training to build future leaders within Operations and Manufacturing. At the successful completion of the three-year program, Operations Leadership professionals are placed into permanent positions with an expectation of being in those positions two to three years.  

What You Will Do  

Professionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs.  You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program.  You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to): 

• Manufacturing Engineering  : Responsible and accountable for enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes in our facilities, monitoring equipment and process reliability, identifying and addressing problem areas and providing engineering support on equipment, processes, or facilities 

• Operations Supervisor  : Responsible and accountable for the activities of a production or logistics line/area while supervising and directing the daily activities of workers, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance. 

• Supply Chain Professional  :   Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Leads project management of process improvement, process development, and process execution for Supply Chain teams. 

What You Have – Skills and Experiences  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills. 

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities 

• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner. 

• Fundamental understanding of business process designs, engineering for a manufacturing environment, supplier relationship management concepts, and logistics and supply chain management 

• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment  

• Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and values​ 

Degree Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/other relevant Engineering or Technology degree 

Other Requirements:  

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) at current institution 

• Expected graduation date by August 2025 

• Must be willing to travel and relocate domestically 

Top candidates will also have:  

• Involvement with an academic campus teams or related experience 

• Project or Team Leadership experience 

• Previous business or technical internship/co-op or relevant experience 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Additional Information:  

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application. 

• Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States. 

• Relocation is available. 

• Sponsorship is  NOT  available for this position. 

• Rotation locations can be anywhere in the U.S., including but not limited to the Midwest, Southeast, Texas, and Southern California.  

 
Employee benefit details:  

• Annual incentive bonus plan  *  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 

• 401k savings plan 

• Health savings account (HSA) 

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) 

• Short and long-term disability coverage, 

• Life Insurance 

• Paid parental leave 

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs 

• Employee Assistance Programs 

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident,  Identity Theft Protection) 

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines  . 

Final details:  

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 

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