Lean Leader

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.

The main responsibility of this position is to deliver quantifiable improvement results in the form of Quality, Safety, Delivery & Cost within assigned Value Stream.

About The Job

• Utilizing Value Stream Mapping, drive continuous improvement across Production/Administration processes in the areas of Quality, Safety, Delivery & Cost through Kaizens & Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Provide leadership in the execution of projects within the assigned Value Stream. Provide project expertise in the form of Lean Six Sigma tools & methodologies. Review and monitor project progress to assure quality and adherence to project and company objectives.
• Mentor Lean Small Group Activities, projects & events
• Support a Lean specialty sub-committee, and become a Subject Matter Expert in the focused area.
• Personal development through LF training, self-improvement research, and benchmarking / networking activities.
  
  
  
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a Lean Six Sigma capacity
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to communicate across different levels and across departments of the organization
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Strong project management skills
• Strong systems perspective
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification or ability to achieve within LF in 18-months
• Demonstrated experience in applying Lean Six Sigma tools & concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office, including MS Project
• Minitab an advantage
  
  
  
  

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.