Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Vice President/General Manager for our Public Safety Systems Business. This position will be based at our University Park, Illinois facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own full P& L responsibility for the Public Safety Market, overseeing all aspects of strategy, operations, and performance for municipal vehicular warning for police and fire markets, and warning for work truck markets.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with Federal Signal and Safety & Security Group (SSG) objectives, in collaboration with other business unit leaders.
• Drive aggressive growth in domestic and international markets through innovative product development, strategic channel expansion, and entry into adjacent markets that leverage Public Safety System’s core capabilities.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability.
• Foster deep customer relationships to identify unmet needs and guide the development of differentiated high-value products and services.
• Build and lead a high-performance organization by assessing talent, optimizing organizational structure, and ensuring the team is aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop leadership bench strength by mentoring direct reports, implementing robust performance management, and supporting talent development and succession planning.
• Instill a culture of accountability and urgency, ensuring focus, discipline, and speed in execution across all areas of the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or engineered product businesses, in a senior role with P& L accountability or 10+ years of experience with an MBA.
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue and profitability growth, including experience expanding into new markets, launching new products, and building global or multi-regional sales channels.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, product management, sales, and supply chain.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Anticipated Annual Salary: $182, 918 - $261, 311 + 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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