Leadership & Technical Development Program

You are the next generation of leaders.

Caterpillar hires top talent - and Leadership and Technical Development Program is all about grooming the next generation of industry leaders and technical experts. The purpose of Caterpillar's LTDP is to harness your ability and energy through challenging rotational assignments, technical training, and other developmental opportunities in an effort to fulfill both your personal and career ambitions.

The LTDP 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. In short, as soon as you enter one of Caterpillar's global facilities as a LTDP participant…you hit the ground running.

Wherever your passion lies—procurement, supply chain, operations, manufacturing or health and safety—you’ll find a home here. We hire from various disciplines, specifically seeking:

  • Intelligent, hands-on problem solvers
  • Good communicators who can articulate complex ideas
  • Go-getters willing to get involved and take the initiative
  • Innovators with a passion for new ideas and continuous improvement

Right Part. Right Supplier. Right Cost. Right Place. Right Time.

The Leadership & Technical Development Program (LTDP) – Procurement track advances the development and training of the next generation of highly capable leaders, with particular focus on the technical aspect of procurement and supply management, manufacturing quality, supplier management and operations supervision..

During the program, you will rotate through three one-year assignments that will grow and develop your career. The roles will be selected based on your skills and career goals. Once you complete the program, procurement professionals are placed in permanent positions within the Global Supply Network Division.

We are looking for people who have:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • MS or BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or Business Management/Administration from an accredited program or university
  • At least one internship experience in a related field or in a manufacturing environment
  • Desire to travel and ability to relocate
  • Capability to work off-shift hours 
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Procurement track

The Leadership & Technical Development Program (LTDP) - Operations Leadership track is a three-year program with three challenging rotation assignments to fit your career needs. This community includes manufacturing, operations management, supply chain management, technical services, facilities planning, quality, purchasing and Caterpillar Production System deployment.

You will spend one year in manufacturing engineering, one year in operations supervision, and one year in a cross-functional area including but not limited to quality, purchasing and logistics. With each rotation, you will improve your technical skills through core and track specific training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Upon completion of the program, you will be placed in a position within the Operations Management community for a two to three year assignment.

We are looking for people who have:

  • Minimum GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • Bachelor's degree in (preferred, but not limited to): Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Operations Management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to relocate for rotation assignments
Operations Leadership track Informational Brochure

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Operations Leadership track

The Leadership Training and Development Program - Supply Chain Management track is a three-year program. This community includes professionals in production scheduling, demand and orders management, logistics planning, inventory management, packaging, purchasing, and Caterpillar Production System deployment.

You will complete two one-year rotations in supply chain management which may include material planning, demand and orders planning, inventory management, logistics planning, and packaging. You will also complete a one year rotation in a cross-functional area like purchasing, supply chain management, and manufacturing engineering. While in the program, you will improve your technical and leadership skills through core and track specific training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Upon completion of the program, you will be placed in a position within the Supply Chain Management community for a two to three year assignment that fits your career goals.

We are looking for people who have:

  • Minimum GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • Bachelor's degree in (preferred, but not limited to): Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Industrial Engineering
  • Passion for leadership and technology
  • Ability to relocate 
Supply Chain Management track Informational Brochure

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Stacie, a current participant in the LTDP - Supply Chain Management track, talks about her experiences in the program.

Stacie, a current participant in the LTDP - Supply Chain Management track, talks about her experiences in the program.
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