Facilities Manager - Littelfuse : Job Details

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 Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal, safe, and efficient operation of industrial facilities, including general infrastructure and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and civil services. Your role will focus on proactive management of preventive and corrective maintenance, execution of improvement projects, energy-saving initiatives, and compliance with regulations while supporting uninterrupted operations.

Manage maintenance of the industrial building (+200,000 ft²), including HVAC systems, air compressors, chillers, scrubbers, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic networks, water and drainage systems.

Implement preventive maintenance systems for infrastructure and equipment, including fire protection systems, hydropneumatics, lighting, doors, ramps, and general facility areas.

Ensure continuous operation of critical services such as compressed air, electrical power, chilled water, and ventilation.

Coordinate and supervise contractors (cleaning, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, HVAC), ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Lead energy-saving initiatives, infrastructure improvements, site expansions, remodeling, and visual maintenance projects.

Select and evaluate contractors, suppliers, materials, and technologies for maintenance projects.

Control and manage maintenance and infrastructure budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, civil protection, and local regulations.

Lead internal and external audits related to facilities, safety, environmental and maintenance areas.

Support business continuity in case of emergencies such as power outages, fires, or storms.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial facilities and maintenance management.

Proven experience in managing large facilities (+150,000 ft²) and systems like HVAC, chillers, scrubbers, substations, hydraulic and pneumatic networks.

Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Experience managing contractors and executing CAPEX projects.

Industrial safety, environmental, or energy efficiency certifications (preferred).

Intermediate to advanced English (preferred).

Technical leadership and supervision of multidisciplinary teams.

Strategic planning and time management.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.

Vendor negotiation and relationship management.

Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Results-driven mindset and continuous improvement focus.

Littelfuse 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.

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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 have been the foundation of our success — and that 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.