Head of Automation & Controls (Remote)

GAF; Elizabeth (NJ); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to guide the Automation & Controls team and partner with engineering to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. This role emphasizes strategic input to capital planning and cross-functional collaboration to align with innovation initiatives.

The position entails ownership of project delivery from development to deployment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient controls across production facilities, with a focus on leveraging new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and automation projects.
• Proven leadership and ability to build partnerships across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the Automation and Controls group.
• Contribute to 3- and 5-year capital plans for facilities.
• Collaborate with IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering and R&D to integrate the team.
• Manage financial responsibilities: capitalized projects, budget, and reporting.
• Lead project deployment from development to deployment and ensure documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation & Controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital project planning

CAD software

HMI development

PLC programming

G-Suite

Diagnostic tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI

PLC

G-Suite

Advanced diagnostic tools

Job description

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to guide the Automation & Controls team and partner with engineering to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. This role emphasizes strategic input to capital planning and cross-functional collaboration to align with innovation initiatives.

The position entails ownership of project delivery from development to deployment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient controls across production facilities, with a focus on leveraging new