Operations Management - 12 Month Placement Student

You will have the opportunity to work within a team of established Production Managers, supporting the daily management functions within an assembly, test or finishing area to ensure that all daily output targets are met and all other Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics are achieved. You will have a direct influence in the ongoing Management, support and development of a dedicated team of individuals ranging from Operators through to Team Leaders- providing coaching, guidance, motivation and feedback whilst demonstrating our core business values and behaviours also providing, promoting and maintaining a safe working environment and all relevant practices.

You will have the opportunity to experience different aspects of the operations environment and provide valuable input into the day-to-day running of the area and seek to provide continuous improvement ideas to help both the area and the business grow. You will interact and gain exposure to a wide range of skilled engineers and support groups, such as Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality and Product Engineering which will enable you to develop valuable problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise and overcome challenges by utilising this support network.

Being in a role at the heart of our business, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in strategic projects and showcase your ability to lead changes, improvements, roll out new initiatives and demonstrate key business acumen such as cost saving that drive positive business results., Our team will review all submissions & we'll keep you updated and let you know as soon as possible if you've been selected to progress to the next stage.

Step 2: Online Assessments & Video Interview If you are selected to move forward in the process, you'll be invited to complete some online assessments, followed by a user-friendly video interview. Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team and successful candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre / Interview, which we anticipate will take place on 25th November 2026 at our Peterborough facility.

If possible, we recommend keeping this date available. To ensure you don't miss any communications from us, please regularly check your text, email inbox (including your spam/junk folder) and your Workday account for updates. Step 3: In Person Assessment Centre Our Assessment Centre is designed to help you showcase your potential through a range of interactive activities focused on competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.

We aim to make the experience engaging, inclusive, and relaxed, giving you the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and learn more about Caterpillar. Step 4: Offer Following the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review all feedback and make hiring decisions. We aim to communicate outcomes and extend offers to successful candidates as quickly as possible. As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly.

You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline: Manufacturing Engineering Lean Manufacturing Business Management Operations Management Your Work 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 o