Director of Automation & Controls (Remote)

GAF; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K with employer match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects, managing budgets and documentation, promoting safety and machine health, and building strong internal and external partnerships.

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 development, PLCs, G-Suite, and 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: capitalized projects, budgeting, and reporting for the Automation and Controls team.
• Oversee documentation for controls systems and project deployment.
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative, customer-service culture.
• Promote safety excellence focusing on machine health and personal safety.

Skills

Automation leadership

Cross-location leadership

Team leadership

HMI development

PLC knowledge

CAD basics

G-Suite

Diagnostic tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI development

PLC

G-Suite

Advanced diagnostic tools

Job description

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

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects, managing budgets and documentation, promoting safety and machine health, and building strong internal and external partnerships.