Remote Director of Automation & Controls

GAF; Rockford (IL); À distance; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to lead the Automation & Controls team and work closely with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization across facilities. The role guides strategic input to capital planning and supports production operations with robust automation solutions.

The position requires leadership across multiple sites, with a focus on safety, process improvements, and maintaining strong partnerships with IT, R&D, and corporate

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

Responsabilités

• Effectively manage all functions of Automation and Controls group.
• Ensure strategic contribution to the manufacturing facilities 3 & 5 year capital plans.
• Collaborate with other functional groups (ie., IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, GAF Business Systems, R&D) in order that the Automation and Controls team is appropriately integrated into GAF and Standard Industries.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team.
• 1) Capitalized projects; 2) Budget development, management and financial reporting for the Commercial Automation and Controls team; 3) collaborate with our operations systems team to identify and implement all Automation and Controls team software.
• Management of engineering practices and application; ensure documentation for controls systems; drive process improvements and deployment across projects.
• Provide leadership and support for departmental teams; promote a collaborative, customer service philosophy; encourage ongoing education on emerging technologies.
• Promote a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with corporate safety standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Automation & Controls leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Outils

CAD

HMI development

Programmable logic controllers

G-Suite

Advanced diagnostic tools

Description du poste

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to lead the Automation & Controls team and work closely with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization across facilities. The role guides strategic input to capital planning and supports production operations with robust automation solutions.

The position requires leadership across multiple sites, with a focus on safety, process improvements, and maintaining strong partnerships with IT, R&D, and corporate