Director of Automation & Controls – Manufacturing Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to lead the Automation & Controls group across locations, partnering with engineering to drive innovation and manufacturing optimization. You’ll influence capital planning, and support production facilities with robust, future‑proof controls programs.

You’ll guide cross‑functional teams, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure safety, documentation, and standards are upheld while delivering tangible improvements in plant performance.

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: Computer assisted drawing; Human machine interface development; Programmable logic controllers; G-Suite; Advanced 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 and Controls.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team: capitalized projects; budget development and reporting.
• Ensure documentation and standards for controls systems are maintained and up to date.
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative, customer service oriented environment.
• Promote safety excellence and continuous education in emerging automation technologies.

Skills

Automation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Computer aided drawing)

HMI development

PLC

G-Suite

Diagnostics tools

Job description

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to lead the Automation & Controls group across locations, partnering with engineering to drive innovation and manufacturing optimization. You’ll influence capital planning, and support production facilities with robust, future‑proof controls programs.

You’ll guide cross‑functional teams, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure safety, documentation, and standards are upheld while delivering tangible improvements in plant performance.