Sr. Director, Operations, EII

Littelfuse; Piedras Negras; Presencial; MXN 2,204,000 - 2,940,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading electronic components manufacturer is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee global manufacturing operations. The role requires extensive experience in operational standardization and Lean methodologies. The successful candidate will drive performance excellence and manage complex global programs. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management is required, along with significant leadership experience. Located in Piedras Negras, Mexico, this role involves global travel.

Formación

• 20+ years of manufacturing and operations experience, including 7+ years in multi-site or global leadership roles.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with a record of improving operating income.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple manufacturing sites across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics.
• Oversee integration of acquired facilities and operations to align systems and processes.

Conocimientos

Operational standardization

Lean transformation

Leadership

Change management

Global travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Operations who will lead global manufacturing operations for the Industrial Business Unit (EII), driving standardized processes, performance excellence, and profitable growth across a multi-site network. This executive will be responsible for operational strategy, continuous improvement, and the integration of newly acquired businesses into a unified operating system. The role requires a strategic, hands-on leader capable of building high-performing global teams, optimizing manufacturing performance, and ensuring consistent execution of Lean, safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple manufacturing sites across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

• Establish standardized processes, KPIs, and governance mechanisms to ensure alignment, accountability, and performance consistency.

• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics to meet or exceed business targets.

• Lead manufacturing consolidation initiatives to optimize capacity utilization, footprint efficiency, and cost structure.

• Oversee integration of acquired facilities and operations to align systems, processes, and culture within the Littelfuse operating model.

• Develop and execute operational strategies that enhance profitability, productivity, and working capital performance.

• Partner with functional leaders in Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to strengthen operational capabilities and support growth initiatives.

• Identify and lead productivity, automation, and technology-driven initiatives that improve efficiency and margin performance.

• Champion a global Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) culture through deployment of standardized tools and practices such as PDCA, 5-Why, Kaizen, and Daily Management.

• Ensure all facilities progress along a defined Lean maturity path with measurable improvement objectives.

• Build operational readiness and discipline around new product introductions and technology transfers.

• Ensure seamless transition between Engineering and Operations during industrialization, validation, and production ramp-up.

• Drive consistent global launch processes that accelerate commercialization while maintaining quality and cost objectives.

• Build and lead a top-tier global operations leadership team capable of executing both strategic and tactical priorities.

• Develop strong succession plans, technical depth, and leadership capability across all sites.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture grounded in integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

• Partner closely with HR to enhance engagement, inclusion, and retention of key operations talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 20+ years of manufacturing and operations experience, including 7+ years in multi-site or global leadership roles.

• Demonstrated success driving operational standardization, Lean transformation, and continuous improvement across diverse geographies.

• Proven experience leading manufacturing consolidation and post-acquisition integration programs.

• Strong financial and operational acumen with a record of improving operating income, cost structure, and working capital efficiency.

• Experience launching new products, starting up new facilities, and managing complex global programs.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills; capable of influencing across multiple functions and cultures.

• Willingness to travel globally (approximately 30–40%).

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.