Remote Director of Automation & Controls

GAF; Warren (MI); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation packages

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls group and collaborate with engineering to drive innovation and manufacturing optimization. The role supports capital planning and delivers continuous operating support to production facilities across locations.

Lead the Automation and Controls team, align with IT and R&D, and manage budgets, standards, and safety while advancing engineering practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading Automation & Controls projects across multiple locations.
• Proven experience leading a team indirectly or directly.
• Proven relationship building and development of strong partnerships.
• Working knowledge of CAD; HMI development; PLCs; 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 Automation and Controls.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team: capitalized projects, budget development and reporting, software implementation.
• Manage engineering practices and applications; ensure documentation and mitigate obsolescence in controls systems.
• Provide leadership and promote a collaborative, customer service focused environment.
• Promote safety excellence and ensure compliance with corporate safety standards.

Skills

Automation leadership

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Relationship building

CAD

HMI development

PLC programming

G-Suite

Diagnostics tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

HMI development

PLC programming

G-Suite

Diagnostic tools

Job description

GAF is seeking a Director of Automation and Control Systems to oversee the Automation & Controls group and collaborate with engineering to drive innovation and manufacturing optimization. The role supports capital planning and delivers continuous operating support to production facilities across locations.

Lead the Automation and Controls team, align with IT and R&D, and manage budgets, standards, and safety while advancing engineering practices and documentation.