Vice President, General Manager - Signaling (Project Management)
Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Vice President/General Manager for our Signaling Business. This position will be based at our University Park, Illinois facility.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Top and bottom-line accountability for all elements of the Industrial Signaling Market, which provides warning/signaling devices for hazardous and safe area locations.
- Support the development of overall business strategies which are consistent with Federal Signal's and SSG's strategies by working closely with leaders in the other strategic business units.
- Focus on aggressive growth (domestic and international) through product and channel strategies, including pursing new markets that leverage Signaling's core capabilities.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives that optimize productivity, quality, delivery and customer service, resulting in revenue and profit growth, including pursuing new supply chain and operations strategies.
- Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and develop innovative products and services that meet customer needs.
- Create a high-performance team across the business through the assessment of the organizational structure and talent pool, making the changes necessary to successfully support the strategy.
- Mentor and coach direct reports, ensuring that the right leaders with the right skills are available to develop and execute strategies. Utilize talent development and performance management programs to ensure results and leadership continuity.
- Bring a sense of urgency and purpose in every aspect of the business.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience, including 10 years supervisory experience required.
- Experience with high SKU count businesses, such as distribution, etc.
- Strategic, analytical and disciplined, with a proven ability to achieve sustainable results through rigorous business processes.
- Experience with engineered products.
- Entrepreneurial, willing to take prudent business risk with an owner's mentality.
- Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Anticipated Annual Salary: $133,304 - $190,434 + annual bonus
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
Company Description
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
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