Manager Technical Services

GAF Materials Corp.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

GAF Materials Corp. in Fontana, CA is seeking a Manager Technical Services to lead analytical and process initiatives at the plant, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost control while supporting multiple departments.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, root cause analysis, and coordinating capital projects to improve manufacturing performance. Strong communication and Lean/Six Sigma expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• 3+ Years of Leadership Experience.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Problem solving with statistical expertise.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Analytical and Six Sigma methodology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operating departments in statistical applications, process capability assessment, and problem solving.
• Coordinate plant technical support activities and participate on project teams to improve processes and materials.
• Capture and implement best practices; ensure root cause analysis is integral to plant culture.
• Drive production, engineering and quality optimization aligning with customer needs.
• Support departments with accurate process standard databases and material tracking.
• Manage quality audits and reporting; oversee trials for process improvements and new products.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary The Manager Technical Services is responsible for all analytical and process related initiatives at the plant. This includes ensuring compliance at all levels including product specifications, product quality, raw materials, safety and environmental. Provide support and resources to all departments to ensure that plant goals are achieved in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical support to operating departments in statistical applications, process capability assessment, and problem solving.
• Coordinate all plant technical support activities as required and participate on project teams to improve existing processes and raw material handling systems.
• Capture and implement manufacturing “best practices”; ensure root cause analysis using the six building blocks is integral to plant culture.
• Production, engineering and quality optimization – understand the needs of customers, internal and external translating these requirements into total manufacturing support including product/process improvements, and implement changes to support these initiatives.
• Support Production, QA, Maintenance, Purchasing and Accounting needs by developing and maintaining accurate process standard databases.
• Manage and develop systems that audit the quality of finished goods and raw materials.
• Maintain a high level of technical reporting within the Technical Department including in-depth analysis of changes in plant operating conditions with identified results achieved.
• Oversee all trials for process improvement, raw materials, and new products. Includes pre-trial coordination, training, post-trial testing, and wrap-up report.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the raw material technology that can be used to develop year over year BOM planning, and coordinate with Operations to define fitness for use requirements for raw materials.
• Manage quality department personnel. Create development plans and manage development opportunities. Support their job function responsibilities as needed.
• Manage programs, processes, process design, and evaluations for capital projects in an effort to systematically evaluate the performance of the manufacturing process and lead to modified techniques which will improve cost and quality. In some cases manage project implementation.

Qualifications Required

• Required Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• 3+ Years of Leadership Experience
• General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
• Excellent planning and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving, statistical expertise and leading problem solving teams
• Intermediate financial/budgetary understanding including product cost (component analysis)
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated detailed technical engineering skills in a continuous web manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated skill in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures with proven quantifiable results
• Analytical Troubleshooting Techniques, Statistical analysis – Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Process Improvement principles

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing operations, preferably continuous process as well as physical lab testing operation and development of lab test procedures.

Dimensions Budget Responsibility

Oversees trial budget

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range

$120,000-$165,000

How We Protect What Matters Most

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

Privacy Notice Applicant Notice With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.