Head of Automation & Controls (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness program

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team, partnering with engineering to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing. You will influence capital planning, align with manufacturing optimization initiatives, and provide production facility support while leading a high-performing team across multiple locations.

Base salary range is $180,000-$230,000 with comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on safety, training, and

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 directly or indirectly.
• 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 the team.
• Manage all financial responsibilities: capital projects, budgeting, reporting.
• Oversee engineering practices and mitigate obsolescence in controls systems.
• Provide leadership promoting collaboration, customer service, and ongoing education to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI development

Programmable logic controllers

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 drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing. You will influence capital planning, align with manufacturing optimization initiatives, and provide production facility support while leading a high-performing team across multiple locations.

Base salary range is $180,000-$230,000 with comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on safety, training, and