Leadership & Technical Development Program – Operations Leadership

Caterpillar Inc.

Join Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program for Operations Leadership. Complete rotational experiences in manufacturing and supply chain across North America.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Mississippi, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,800 - $119,760 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to): Manufacturing Engineering Front Line Leadership Supply Chain, including planning, demand management, inventory management, etc.
Procurement
Quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant Engineering or Technology degrees
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)
Must be willing to relocate domestically based upon business need for each rotation and for post-program assignment
0-2 years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain/ logistics experience, which may include internships or academic projects
Project or Team Leadership experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementDemand ManagementInventory ManagementProcurementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipTeam LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills