VP, GM Public Safety Systems Division
About The Position
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.
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.
Benefits
- annual bonus potential
- insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
- paid holidays
- paid vacation
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
