2026 Leadership & Technical Development Program - Operations Leadership
About The Position
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 opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization. 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. Upon successful completion of the three-year program, Operations Leadership professionals will be placed in a role with the expectation of being in that role a minimum of two years.
Requirements
- Decision making and critical thinking, problem solving, initiative, and adaptability
- Leading and developing others
- Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Fundamental understanding of manufacturing standards and safety
- 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 value d
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Ideal for those building foundational skills in manufacturing & supply chain, generally within the first 0-2 years of their career
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Front Line Leader ship
- Supply Chain , including planning, demand management, inventory management, etc.
- Procurement
- Quality
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
