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 Operations Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and optimizes the organization’s operations, ensuring the achievement of strategic, operational, and financial objectives through effective resource management, process standardization, performance monitoring, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Develops a high-performing operational organization by cultivating strong leadership, enhancing workforce capabilities, and building autonomous, engaged, and results-driven teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational discipline, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring quality, productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
1. Operations Leadership & Manageme nt
Plan, direct, and oversee operational activities to ensure the achievement of business objectives, execution of operational plans, and attainment of established service levels.
Translate business strategy into operational plans, measurable objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure operational continuity, stability, and efficiency by proactively identifying risks and addressing issues that could impact business performance.
Establish, implement, and maintain operational procedures, policies, work standards, and control mechanisms to support consistent execution.
Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure the efficient flow of information, materials, resources, and processes throughout the organization.
Identify opportunities for operational optimization and develop action plans to improve overall performance, productivity, and effectiveness.
Ensure operational processes meet customer requirements, quality standards, regulatory expectations, and internal company policies.
2. High-Performance Team Development
Build, develop, and sustain high-performing teams by aligning individual and team objectives with the organization’s strategic and operational goals.
Establish clear performance expectations, roles, priorities, and execution standards to drive accountability and results.
Foster a culture of ownership, engagement, collaboration, operational discipline, and results orientation.
Implement management routines and performance review processes that enable effective goal tracking, early identification of gaps, and timely problem resolution.
Encourage active employee participation in identifying opportunities, driving innovation, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Create a work environment founded on trust, open communication, mutual respect, and ongoing feedback.
Identify and address barriers that impact team performance, implementing actions to improve effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, and productivity.
Ensure teams have the necessary tools, resources, training, and capabilities to achieve business objectives successfully.
Promote employee empowerment and problem-solving capabilities, reducing dependence on direct management intervention and strengthening organizational agility.
3. Financial, Cost & Resource Management
Effectively manage the human, material, technological, and financial resources assigned to the operation.
Participate in the development, execution, and monitoring of the operational budget to ensure alignment…