Director, Automation & Controls - Remote Leadership

GAF; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Controls to lead the Automation & Controls team and collaborate with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization across facilities. This role focuses on strategic capital planning and cross-functional alignment to support production while strengthening safety and reliability.

The position emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and partnership building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience leading Automation & Controls projects across multiple locations.
• Proven leadership and partnership-building.
• Working knowledge of CAD, HMI, PLCs, G-Suite, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage all functions of Automation and Controls group.
• Ensure strategic contribution to the manufacturing facilities 3 & 5 year capital plans.
• Collaborate with IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, GAF Business Systems, R&D to integrate and standardize automation.
• Manage all financial responsibilities including capitalized projects and budgeting.
• Lead deployment of automation software and ensure documentation is current.
• Promote safety and a culture of continuous improvement across facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relationship building

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Computer-Aided Drawing)

HMI development

Programmable logic controllers

G-Suite

Advanced diagnostic tools

Job description

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Controls to lead the Automation & Controls team and collaborate with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization across facilities. This role focuses on strategic capital planning and cross-functional alignment to support production while strengthening safety and reliability.

The position emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and partnership building.