Division President SSG-UP

Federal Signal Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

401(k) matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an experienced executive to manage all aspects of operations for a large-scale manufacturing environment, targeting an annual sales range of $250MM–$300MM. You will be responsible for strategic planning, talent management, and product development, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of leadership experience, including P&L management for significant sales volumes. This role offers a target salary of $250,000 – $300,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations or Finance.
• Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing.
• 5 years of P&L responsibility for >$200 million in sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Strategic Business Unit plans.
• Supervise SBU activities and personnel.
• Oversee New Product Development and market analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

P&L General Management

Operational Excellence

Financial Analysis

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for all aspects of delivering operating income and EBITDA target percentages in line with corporate objectives for ~500-700 people with annual sales in the $250MM–$300MM range. This includes New Product Development, Talent Management, Capital Planning, Facility Maintenance and Expansion, Capacity Planning, and Distribution Network support.

Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership for the timely development of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan. Monitors the performance of the SBUs against plans, adjusts as required and communicates status to Corporate Management. Attains adequate profit margins and sales volumes as required to meet or exceed annual operating plans.
2. Supervises all activities of the SBUs and the building and maintenance of an aggressive, well‑trained, equitably compensated, and well‑integrated organization.
3. Supervises and guides personnel in the development of plans for timely delivery, solicitation of orders, distribution of company products, and building goodwill to all present and prospective customers.
4. Ensures compliance with the Company's Standard Policies and Procedures. Approves expenses for all direct reports, reviews related monthly reports, and institutes appropriate action as required.
5. Responsible for oversight of product roadmaps, New Product Development and the analysis of markets for company products. Supervises data obtained for sales plans, selling effort, markets, products, and prices of competitors. Anticipates foreseeable marketing conditions and participates in the formation of company plans for future expansion and entrenchment programs. Focus on aggressive growth (domestic and international) through product and channel strategies, including pursuing new markets that leverage the company’s core capabilities.
6. Participates in the review and approval of all requests for research and development projects concerning new products and new models of old products. Reviews and approves updates and modifications to existing product portfolio to drive profitability and growth.
7. Responsible for ensuring annual employee objectives align with the Annual Operation Plan (AOP) key initiatives. Maintains personnel development programs, good morale and develops loyalty in the personnel of the organization. Recruit, retain and develop outstanding people who will flourish in a team‑based environment.
8. Responsible for administration of the Performance Planning and Management System and career development planning for direct reports and their organizations. Participates in and oversees the Talent Review process to ensure proper management action is taken that moves the organization forward from a team member perspective.
9. Responsible for driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Reduction, Primary Working Capital Management, Warranty Improvement, and Production Planning.
10. Supervises and guides SBUs through compliance, Quality Systems and maintenance of ISO standards consistent with all certification and re‑certification requirements; Provides leadership for planning, implementation and measurement of continuous quality improvements in all areas with a particular emphasis on building quality into both product and all business processes.
11. Responsible for development and execution of capital requirements related to facility and production operations. Ensure existing equipment is maintained to maximize the asset utilization and long‑term return on investment.
12. Support the enterprise objectives around Mergers and Acquisitions, where possible, by introducing prospective targets to the corporate team, developing relationships, conducting due diligence, and post‑acquisition integration.
13. Act as a goodwill ambassador for corporate with SBUs local management team/employees, including delivering corporate messaging, identifying opportunities for corporate to engage with local team at events/activities, and providing feedback to corporate from local team, as needed.

Key Performance Measurements

• New Business Growth
• Product Gross Profit Margins
• Operating Income
• EBITDA %
• Employee Turnover
• OSHA Safety Index
• Warranty % of Sales
• Order Conversion Cycle Time & On Time Delivery
• Inventory Turns

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing or related field required. BSEE highly desirable.
• MBA required; direct experience managing a large‑scale manufacturing plant may be considered in lieu of MBA.
• Requires 12–15 plus years of experience in the areas of Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations or Finance; minimum of 10 years in manufacturing required.
• At least 5 years of full P&L General Management responsibility for >$200 million in sales required.
• Successful track record with multi‑plant responsibility and acquisition experience preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple levels of customer relationships in a high‑SKU distribution network/environ­ment highly desired.
• Must possess strong Executive Presence with ability to effectively convey complex messages in a public speaking/forum.
• Ability to demonstrate sound understanding and interpretation of financial information and associated analysis required.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and coach SBU General Managers to achieve required growth plans.
• Experience in manufacturing planning, sales cyclicality and associated analysis required.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and management growth skills required; ability to take calculated risks and quickly adjust based on changing business environment.
• Strong influencing capabilities with demonstrated ability to develop a vision, motivate team and execute.
• Proven capability for staff development/coaching to operate with the highest integrity; personable/approachable/comfortable with all levels of employees.
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools suite.

Target Salary Range

$250,000 – $300,000, position is eligible for bonus and equity.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.