Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
About the Job- Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and capability development of supervisors and operators to ensure production execution in full compliance with SOP, WI, and safety/quality standards; ensure JIT delivery of production plans.
- Take ownership of workshop safety management across multiple lines, ensure zero recordable accidents, and drive continuous safety improvement through LSGA and risk control initiatives.
- Strengthen team leadership by developing frontline leaders, enforcing discipline, promoting best practices, and building a high-performance and engaged team culture.
- Oversee daily production operations across lines, coordinate cross-functional resources (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance) to resolve issues related to 4M1E, and drive actions through Tier meetings and Gemba walks.
- Lead and drive Lean & Six Sigma projects to improve yield, reduce waste and variation, optimize processes, and continuously improve SQDCI performance.
- Support plant-level initiatives and complete tasks assigned by management; collaborate across departments to achieve overall business objectives.
- 5+ years of experience in production management, with strong process or equipment background preferred
- Proven experience in team leadership (leading supervisors or multiple lines)
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 6S practices
- Strong capability in problem-solving, data analysis, and risk identification
- Good leadership and coaching skills to develop team capability and engagement
- Strong cross-functional communication and resource coordination skills
- High sense of accountability and result orientation (SQDCI focus)
- Customer-focused mindset (internal & external)
- Continuous learning agility and self-development capability
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in production management
- Strong process or equipment background
- Proven experience leading supervisors or multiple lines
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 6S practices
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and risk identification skills
- Leadership and coaching skills to develop frontline leaders
- Strong cross-functional communication and resource coordination skills
- High sense of accountability and result orientation (SQDCI focus)
- Customer-focused mindset (internal & external)
- Continuous learning agility and self-development capability
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Littelfuse and has not been reviewed or approved by Littelfuse.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan includes a company match with an additional annual contribution, with plan details also referenced in corporate filings. This structure indicates dependable retirement support across U.S. roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and tuition reimbursement, plus wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program, expand the package beyond core insurance. Development programs such as Lean Six Sigma certifications reinforce a holistic rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard and described as solid and workable. Coverage breadth is supported globally with EAP access.
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What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927. View our broad and deep product portfolio: https://www.littelfuse.com/ Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization. Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law
