Director of Automation and Controls - Remote

GAF; Broken Arrow (OK); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate across IT, Process Services, and R&D to align with innovation initiatives while managing budgets, capital plans, and project execution.

The role demands 10+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven relationship-building skills.

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 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 automation.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team: capitalized projects, budget development and reporting.
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative, customer service philosophy.
• Promote safety excellence and machine health across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Computer aided drawing)

HMI development

PLCs

G-Suite

Diagnostics tools

Job description

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate across IT, Process Services, and R&D to align with innovation initiatives while managing budgets, capital plans, and project execution.

The role demands 10+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven relationship-building skills.