Leadership Development Program - Integrated Supply Chain

Rockwell Automation; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program with Calm premium

Volunteer time off

Volunteer donation matching

OnTrack wellbeing programs

On-demand learning library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation's EDGE program in Chennai, India, starts January 2027 and is an intensive three-year development track designed to groom future leaders. Associates rotate every six months across core supply chain and operations areas, with a capstone in plant supervision.

Onsite work is required, with no remote option, and graduation leads to a longer-term role aligned to performance. You will work closely with the Program Manager, engage in AI-enabled process improvements, and gain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Rotations include planning & materials, quality & manufacturing engineering, and operations engineering.
• One six-month rotation in strategic sourcing or logistics.
• One twelve-month capstone in plant supervision and three rotations in core areas.
• Develop skills in AI-enabled process improvements, data analysis, project management and people leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

AI-enabled improvements

Education

BE/Btech in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Telecommunication

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

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!

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.

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.

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.

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. 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!