Remote Director, Automation & Controls Excellence

GAF; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Controls to lead the Automation & Controls team, partner with engineering, and guide capital planning for manufacturing optimization. This role drives innovation, maintains machine standards, and ensures safe, efficient operations across facilities.

You will oversee budgeting, project implementation, and software deployment while mentoring a team and fostering collaboration with IT, R&D, and process services.

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 the automation group.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team (capitalized projects, budget development and reporting).
• Collaborate with operations systems to identify and implement automation software.
• Oversee engineering practices and mitigate obsolescence in controls systems; drive process improvements.
• Provide leadership and support for departmental teams; promote a customer service philosophy and a collaborative environment.
• Promote safety excellence and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI

PLC

G-Suite

Diagnostics tools

Job description

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Controls to lead the Automation & Controls team, partner with engineering, and guide capital planning for manufacturing optimization. This role drives innovation, maintains machine standards, and ensures safe, efficient operations across facilities.

You will oversee budgeting, project implementation, and software deployment while mentoring a team and fostering collaboration with IT, R&D, and process services.