Decatur Leadership Rotation Program

Career Area: Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics

Location: Decatur, IL
Work Type: On-site
Domestic Relocation Assistance: Offered
Domestic Travel: 10%
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Caterpillar hires top talent — and this program is all about developing the next generation of leaders for Caterpillar’s largest North American Manufacturing facility. The purpose of the program is to invest in you through training and development opportunities so that you may not only fulfill your personal career and development ambition, but provide excellent service to Caterpillar and especially, Caterpillar customers.

You will gain a wealth of experience while in the development program in roles focused on quality, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and operations supervision. The Decatur rotational program aims to offer a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in global teams, provides cross-functional job experiences, and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership.

The rotational program is a three-year rotational development program, consisting of three 1-year rotational assignments. Assignments are based on business needs and provide on-the-job learning with challenging deliverables. Upon completion of the program, graduates are placed in an assignment that continues to demand leadership excellence gained through the program as a first line operations supervisor.

• 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 valued

• Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in a relevant field
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)
• Program Start Dates:
  January & June 2027

• 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

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
• Relocation is available to those that qualify.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Summary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:
July 15, 2026 - October 30 2026