Federal Signal is currently hiring for a Director of Manufacturing based out of its University Park, IL manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for directing the manufacturing operations for the Safety and Security Systems Group-US. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes manufacturing policies in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, material usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, quality, efficiency, safety, and employee relations.


• Structures and guides site operational leadership to develop and execute standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.


• Defines the required process improvement tools (80/20 analysis, pull systems, standard work, visual controls, improvement blitz, etc.) and implements processes to deploy these skills across all departments.


• Establishes a lean enterprise organizational structure and staffing plan that aligns with the Group’s requirements in support of customer demand.


• Works with UP Management Team to implement the staffing plan to recruit and develop the required talent and participates in candidate interviews and the annual employee review process to support the staffing plan.


• Provides a team-based work environment that provides structure and opportunity for its members.


• Provides input on the Annual Operating Plan and the Capital Expenditure Plan.


• Ensures compliance with the company’s Standard Policies and Procedures and oversees conformance to ISO9001 quality standards.


• Active participation in all labor contract negotiations and disputes.


• Supports the New Product Development Process by assuring the smooth transition of new products into the manufacturing process.


• Participates in talent reviews and job grading.


• Administers the quarterly gain sharing program and sets annual stretch goals.


• Provides JDE/IT support involving manufacturing processes.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field. Masters degree preferred.


• 10+ years of operations management experience within a union environment preferred.


• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen Process Improvement, materials management and production methodologies


• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills


• Organizational development and change management


• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others


• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities


• Ability to think ahead and plan over a 5-year future time span

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.

About Us

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) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. 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 Oak Brook, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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