General Manager

Federal Signal Openings•Fayette, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager holds full profit and loss responsibility for a manufacturing and installation business unit of approximately 250 employees in Fayette, Alabama. The role sets the business’s strategic direction, supports the commercial organization, manages capital planning, drives growth initiatives, and oversees cash management. The GM leads manufacturing operations through functional managers and front-line supervisors, with responsibility for continuous improvement in productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee satisfaction. The position provides oversight of finance, marketing, sales, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, quality assurance and control, human resources, and information systems. As the facility’s ambassador, the GM represents the company to customers and the local community, showcasing its manufacturing processes and quality standards. The GM also oversees manufacturing operations and supports dealer-direct sales to promote sustainable revenue and profitability growth.

Requirements

At least 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success managing full profit and loss responsibility and leading operations.
Experience in truck equipment manufacturing or an adjacent industry.
Commercial experience developing and supporting a dealer network.
Strong relationship-building skills with employees and customers.
Experience in financial and operational analysis.
Proven ability to translate best practices into actionable results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Strong computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Results-oriented, high-energy leadership with integrity, confidence, and innovation.
Team-oriented leadership, high integrity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in office and production environments that may involve noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate a computer, review documents, and inspect production areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as required by safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a positive business environment centered on the customer.
Build, develop, and maintain a strong leadership team.
Lead manufacturing fulfillment, including manufacturing, up-fitting, customer service, and quality.
Report financial results and lead business process improvements.
Manage policy deployment in Lean manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures.
Lead employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce on-hand inventory.
Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
Ensure capital investments and improvement projects meet company needs.
Work with inter- and intra-plant teams to advance operational excellence and process optimization using existing KPIs and developing new KPIs.
Measure performance against company goals and standards and establish improvement targets for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee relations.
Set business strategy, support the commercial organization, manage capital planning, drive growth initiatives, and oversee cash management.
Oversee core business functions, manufacturing operations, and dealer-direct sales.
Represent the company to customers and the local community.