Remote Director of Automation & Controls

GAF; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team and partner with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization. The role guides capital planning and supports production facilities while maintaining safety and integrity across projects.

The position requires 10+ years in manufacturing, a bachelor’s in engineering, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

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 aided 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 team.
• Manage all financial responsibilities: capitalized projects, budgets, reporting.
• Collaborate with operations systems to identify and implement Automation & Controls software.
• Ensure documentation for controls systems is up to date.
• Provide leadership and support fostering a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
• Promote safety excellence and machine health across projects.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI

PLCs

G-Suite

Advanced diagnostic tools

Job description

GAF seeks a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls team and partner with engineering to drive continuous innovation and manufacturing optimization. The role guides capital planning and supports production facilities while maintaining safety and integrity across projects.

The position requires 10+ years in manufacturing, a bachelor’s in engineering, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams across multiple locations.