Director, Automation & Controls — Remote

GAF

Mesa (AZ)

Remote

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

GAF in the United States is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team across manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate with engineering to drive continuous improvement and align with capital planning and manufacturing optimization initiatives, while ensuring ongoing production support.

The role requires a engineering degree, 10+ years in manufacturing, and proven leadership across multiple locations.

Qualifications

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 CAD, HMI, PLCs, G-Suite and advanced diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

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 (IT, Process Services, R&D) to integrate the team and maintain machine standards.
Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team (capitalized projects, budget, reporting).
Coordinate with operations systems to identify and implement automation software improvements.
Provide leadership for engineering practices and ensure safety and documentation compliance.