Director, Automation & Controls

GAF; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to lead the Automation & Controls team, collaborating with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization. The role influences capital planning and ensures operational support across production facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 10+ years in manufacturing, with a track record in leading automation projects and cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading Automation & Controls projects across multiple locations.
• Proven experience leading a team indirectly or directly.
• Proven relationship building and development of strong partnerships.
• Working knowledge of CAD, HMI development, PLCs, G-Suite, and advanced diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of Automation and Controls group.
• Contribute to 3 & 5 year capital plans for facilities.
• Collaborate with IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, and R&D for integration and standards.
• Manage financials: capital projects, budget, and reporting for the automation team.
• Ensure documentation and project deployment from development to deployment.
• Provide leadership and promote safety and a customer service mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Systems integration

HMI development

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

G-Suite

Diagnostics tools

HMI development tools

Job description

Remote, US

Full time

26344

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

The Director of Automation and Control Systems is responsible for oversight and guidance of all functions of the Automation & Controls team collaborating closely with engineering to foster a culture of continuous innovation and improvement. This position will provide strategic input to the capital planning process and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with GAF's innovation and manufacturing optimization initiatives. While at the same time driving continuous operational support to the production facilities.

Essential Duties

• Effectively manage all functions of Automation and Controls group;

• Ensure strategic contribution to the manufacturing facilities 3 & 5 year capital plans.

• Collaborate with other functional groups (ie., IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, GAF Business Systems, R&D) in order that the Automation and Controls team is appropriately integrated into GAF and Standard Industries. Ensure that the Automation and Controls group’s machine standards are maintained by our customers, vendors and our engineering machine builders.

• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team: 1) Capitalized projects; 2) Budget development, management and financial reporting for the Commercial Automation and Controls team; 3) collaborate with our operations systems team to identify and implement all Automation and Controls team software.

• Manage engineering practices and application throughout the Automation and Controls team; Ensure mitigation of obsolescence in controls systems and implement process improvements through setting priorities and managing the project implementation process from development to deployment for all projects funded and managed by the Automation and Controls team. Ensure documentation for controls systems associated with the Automation and Controls team projects is in place and up to date.

• Provides leadership and support for departmental teams while promoting a collaborative, customer service philosophy along with a supportive working environment. Promotes continuous education to ensure all team members remain current with emerging technologies and apply these to optimize manufacturing processes. Ensure that the Automation and Controls team builds and maintains a high level of integrity with internal and external customers.

• Promote a culture of safety excellence ensuring team members are focused on machine health and personal safety in machine and system development. Ensure all corporate safety standards are implemented and followed.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing

• Experience leading Automation & Controls projects across multiple manufacturing locations

• Proven experience leading a team indirectly or directly

• Proven relationship building and development of strong partnerships

• Working knowledge of: Computer assisted drawing; Human machine interface development; Programmable logic controllers; G-Suite; Advanced diagnostic tools

Qualifications Preferred

• Budget Responsibility: yes

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Move/Traverse - Frequently

• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally

• Transport/Lifting - Frequently

• Transport/Carrying - Frequently

• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently

• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently

• Ascend/Descend - Frequently

• Balancing - Occasionally

• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently

• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently

• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently

• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently

• Reaching - Occasionally

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Frequently

• Feeling - Rarely

• Communicate/Talking - Frequently

• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Coordination - Frequently

• Climbing - Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently

• Extreme heat - Frequently

• Humid - Frequently

• Wet - Frequently

• Noise - Frequently

• Hazards - Frequently

• Temperature Change - Frequently

• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally

• Vibration - Occasionally

Dimensions

Number of Direct Reports: 4+ Travel Requirements: 60%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $180,000-$230,000

How We Protect What Matters Most

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.