About this role
Leader, Enterprise Lean & Operational Excellence, Asia
Position Overview
The Regional Enterprise Lean Six Sigma Leader is responsible for supporting and deploying the Littelfuse Enterprise Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) roadmap across regional manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and support functions in Asia. This role will partner with site and regional leaders to execute improvement priorities, facilitate kaizen and Lean Six Sigma projects, strengthen daily management practices, and build local problem-solving capability. As part of the global ELSS network, the Regional ELSS Leader will help standardize tools, share best practices, and deliver measurable, sustainable improvements aligned with business priorities.
About the Job
Regional ELSS Deployment – Support deployment of the Littelfuse ELSS strategy across regional operations, ensuring alignment with site priorities and global ELSS standards. Continuous Improvement Execution – Help develop and execute the regional CI roadmap, including kaizen events, value-stream improvement activities, and practical capability-building initiatives. Performance Improvement Support – Facilitate measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity using Lean Six Sigma methods and standard work. Capability Development – Train, coach, and mentor site teams and CI practitioners to strengthen Lean Six Sigma skills and problem-solving capability. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and HR to integrate CI activities into daily management and operating rhythms. Operational Assessments – Conduct site assessments, maturity reviews, and benchmarking activities to identify improvement opportunities and support action planning. Culture Building – Promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through coaching, communication, and recognition of local improvement efforts. Project Prioritization Support – Help site and regional leaders prioritize CI projects based on business impact, resource availability, and alignment to operational goals. Digital and Data Enablement – Support the use of digital tools, dashboards, and analytics to improve visibility, problem solving, and performance tracking. Global ELSS Network Participation – Participate in the global ELSS network to share best practices, apply standard tools, and support enterprise-wide initiatives as assigned. Littelfuse Operating Model – Advance the five operating model capabilities: Operations Strategy Deployment, Daily Management 365, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement, and Organization & Talent.
About You
Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field). Lean Six Sigma Expertise – Demonstrated experience applying Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods in manufacturing or operations environments. Lean Six Sigma certification required; Black Belt certification or equivalent experience preferred. Operational Experience – 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement roles with experience leading projects or supporting multi-site improvement efforts. Regional & Cross-Cultural Collaboration – Experience working across sites or functions with the ability to influence teams in a matrixed environment. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Strong command of data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis, and structured problem solving. Change Support – Ability to coach teams, support adoption of standard work, and help sustain improvement practices. Communication Skills – Ability to communicate improvement concepts clearly and influence site and regional stakeholders. Influence Without Authority – Proven ability to drive results in matrixed or decentralized environments.
Success Measures
Improvement in priority operational performance metrics across assigned sites Increased Lean Six Sigma participation, coaching, and certification progress Sustained use of ELSS tools, standard work, and daily management practices High engagement and participation in CI initiatives Improved project execution, cost savings, and operational maturity within the region Active contribution to global ELSS best-practice sharing and standard tool adoption
About Littelfuse
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.
Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.”
For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more.
Throughout our history, our people are the foundation of our success — and this remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day.
Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.