Leadership Development Program - Integrated Supply Chain
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Rockwell Automation scores A on the Alion truth index.
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
Location : Chennai, India
Reports to: Program Manager
Preferred degree: BE/Btech only(Electronis, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, telecommunication)
The EDGE program's Supply Chain and Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) track accelerates the professional growth of future people leaders. You will have the chance to gain cross-functional experiences to enhance your professional growth while learning about the core of our Integrated Supply Chain organization through four different six-month rotations and one year-long capstone rotation.
You will report to the Early Career Program Manager and work onsite in Chennai, India. This program has a January 2027 start date. Due to the nature of manufacturing work, you will work in-person; fully remote work is not available.
Upon graduation, the associate is promoted into a longer-term role that matches the associate's professional interests. Successful associates will graduate into an individual contributor, technically focused, or supervisor role depending on their performance throughout the program.
Program Scope & Additional Details
During your three years, you will have ongoing development conversations with the program manager to help determine the right role for your next rotation. Rotations are targeted development roles which are focused in various functional areas, including:
- Three, six-month rotations in the following core areas: planning and materials; quality and manufacturing engineering; and operations engineering.
- One, six-month rotation in one of the following business elective areas: strategic sourcing or logistics.
- One, twelve-month capstone requirement in plant supervision.
Along with the twelve-month capstone, you will be required to complete three of your five rotations in the core category and one of your five rotations in the business elective category. Throughout the three-year program, associates will:
- Develop skills in AI-enabled process improvement, data analysis, project management and people leadership.
- Participate in individualized training and mentoring in a continuous learning environment.
- Receive challenging levels of responsibility, accountability, and visibility within the organization.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university completed before January 2027 or expected to be completed before January 2027.
- Business Proficiency in English (reading, writing and spoken)
- Legal authorization to work in India is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- The ability to travel 25% of the time.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Educational Grade average of 7 out of 10 or better
- Major in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related areas
- Previous applicable co-op or intern experience.
- Experience in delivering AI-enabled process improvements and other business solutions.
- Proven teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results and on commitments.
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail.
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.