• Job Description

  Req#: PRODU004002

  Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. 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.

  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.

  Summary of Position

  Production Supervisor will be responsible for planning, scheduling and supervising personnel, activities, equipment, and material to ensure that all customer orders are delivered on a timely basis. Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action. Analyzes and assists with the development and use of reports on operation methods, processes, equipment and facilities in light of current operational needs and future strategic objectives. Researches, develops and formalizes strategic operational plans that effect the manufacture, transfer and distribution of quality products to customers.

  Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees and providing developing personal growth opportunities.
  • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answers questions and responding to requests.
  • Ensure that processes and procedures are followed and updated in order to maintain the quality standards needed to meet ISO objectives.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintains compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Works with the Operations Manager to develop key reporting measures on all critical operational issues.
  • Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Addresses and improve ergonomic issues that may reside within areas of responsibility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Position Requirements

  Education, Skills, and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Applied Sciences required. Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred

  • 5+ years of Manufacturing experience required.

  • 5+ years of Production Supervisory experience preferred.

  • 5+ years of knowledge in a computerized environment of material requirement planning, bills of material structure and their impact on inventory and master scheduling preferred.

  • Must be a good communicator, work well with people, and be able to work in a fast paced, continually changing/improving environment.

  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.

  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, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. 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)

• About the company

  Federal Signal's Emergency Management Communications Center is an information resource for anyone interested in emergency communications and public safety.

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