Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.As a Lean Manager, you will be responsible for leading Lean initiatives and managing all key plant improvement projects. Your role will focus on driving cross-functional alignment, deploying continuous improvement strategies, and fostering a Lean culture across manufacturing operations.About the Job:Lead and manage all key plant improvement projectsDeploy Lean strategies and support X-Matrix/Hoshin planningFacilitate kaizen events and implement Lean tools (VSM, SMED, 5S, Standard Work)Drive KPI improvements through data analysis and Gemba walksTrain and coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma methodologiesFoster a Lean culture through tier meetings and continuous improvement engagementSupport MES/ERP integration and automation opportunitiesEnsure alignment with EHS, sustainability, and compliance standardsAbout You:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field5+ years in Lean/Continuous Improvement leadership rolesStrong knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, SMED, 5S, Standard Work)Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement projectsSkilled in X-Matrix and Hoshin Kanri alignmentStrong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skillsPreferred: Lean Six Sigma certification; Power BI, MES, or ERP experienceLittelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.#LI-FFP
