Asphalt Process Excellence Lead: Multi-Plant Optimization

GAF; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking an Asphalt Process Excellence Manager to lead cross-plant initiatives across asphalt yards, focusing on safety, efficiency, productivity, and cost improvements in oxidation and non-oxidation facilities.

This role partners with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Plant teams, R&D, QA, and Supply Chain to standardize practices, deploy best methods, and drive continuous improvement across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years supporting process engineering at multiple locations.
• Supervisory or project management experience.
• Experience in continuous web machine operation or design.
• Knowledge of the roofing process and ASTM Roofing Codes.
• Advanced communications and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to define, document, and implement Standards and Best Known Practices across plants.
• Drive communities of practice for knowledge sharing and performance improvement.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities and reduce downtime and scrap.
• Coordinate with internal experts to establish standards for instrumentation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Plants to adopt new technology solutions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and lead process changes from them.
• Provide mentorship and address plant quality issues or large claims.
• Apply structured problem solving and data analysis tools across the network.
• Set priorities using plant metrics and data analytics.

Skills

Process Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

Kepner-Tregoe

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

GAF is seeking an Asphalt Process Excellence Manager to lead cross-plant initiatives across asphalt yards, focusing on safety, efficiency, productivity, and cost improvements in oxidation and non-oxidation facilities.

This role partners with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Plant teams, R&D, QA, and Supply Chain to standardize practices, deploy best methods, and drive continuous improvement across the network.