Vice President & GM
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing direct leadership and support to the management team which represents all functional areas of the business and all revenues streams globally including Rentals Pumps Units and Parts/Tools/Accessories
- Ensure the management team is sufficiently staffed positioned and supported to achieve the short and long-range business strategy performance goals and tactical execution of annual operating plans
- Develop and execute on multiple year strategic plans and annual operating plans covering new product development all P&L elements balance sheets capital spending cash flow and inventory plans
- Develop implement monitor and report on action plans to shore up resources or gaps that are required to achieve business objectives
- Clearly communicate key business strategies and plans to stakeholders and implement change management principals to effectively lead through change when required
- Serve as the champion of all Lean Enterprise and 80/20 initiatives to ensure organizational capability is developed projects are defined and executed to improve the ability to deliver quality and product performance to customers on schedule while creating profitable growth.
- Oversee all Compliance Quality Systems and maintain manufacturing standards consistent with all certification and re-certification requirements
- Directly participate in the development and execution of supply base integration strategies including participation in all ESG/FSC initiatives
- Serve as a public spokesperson for the business with customers dealers and at various public meetings
- Lead the monthly all employee meetings to create leadership visibility ensure organizational alignment to achieve strategic initiatives and ensure that communication lines are in place across the team
- Partner with HR on talent management HR planning and employee relation issues as required
- Lead the annual Talent Review process to ensure proper management action is taken that supports succession planning
- Support the companys Enterprise Risk Management process and the development of its Long-Term Financial Model which utilizes data from the Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and annual operating plan
- Support Investor Relations initiatives by facilitating plant tours for current or prospective shareholders
- Spend time with customers and direct sales teams in the field to understand competitive market trends and ensure the company anticipates and leverages shifts in the competitive landscape
- Manage the performance of direct reports and implement career development plans as required
- Ensure compliance with all required legislation and company policies including environmental employment safety
- Act as a goodwill ambassador for Corporate with local management team/employees including (i) delivering Corporate messaging (ii) identifying opportunities for Corporate to engage with local team at events/activities and (iii) providing feedback to Corporate from local team as needed
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%
Key Performance Measurements:
- New Business Growth
- Sales 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
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration or related field required
- MBA preferred or direct experience managing a manufacturing plant may be considered in lieu of MBA
- Requires 10 years of experience in the areas of Operations Product Engineering Finance Purchasing Materials Quality Systems and Human Resources in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in managing multiple levels of customer relationships in a dealer environment considered an asset
- Previous experience in Sales Marketing and Information Technology is preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate sound interpretation of financial documentation and associated analysis
- Experience in manufacturing planning and sales cyclicality required
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment Systems (hydraulics electrical pneumatics engines etc.) preferred
- Very proficient in business systems including Microsoft Office and manufacturing software
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About Company
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 ... View more