Director, Automation & Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise and direct all activities of the Automation & Controls team

• Work in partnership with engineering to promote ongoing innovation and enhancement

• Contribute strategic insights to the 3- and 5-year manufacturing capital plans

• Provide continuous operational support for production facilities

• Collaborate with IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, GAF Business Systems, and R&D

• Uphold machine standards in coordination with customers, vendors, and engineering machine builders

• Oversee capitalized projects, budget creation, financial reporting, and software deployment

• Manage engineering practices and applications throughout the Automation & Controls team

• Address issues related to controls-system obsolescence and implement process enhancements

• Establish priorities and manage project execution from inception to deployment

• Ensure that controls-system documentation is up-to-date

• Lead and assist departmental teams in a cooperative, customer-service-focused environment

• Encourage ongoing education and the adoption of new technologies to enhance manufacturing processes

• Advocate for machine health and personal safety while ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards

• Supervise 4 or more direct reports

• Travel is required for approximately 60%

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required

• Over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing setting

• Proven experience in leading Automation & Controls projects across various manufacturing sites

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team both directly and indirectly

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop robust partnerships

• Familiarity with computer-assisted design tools

• Knowledge of human-machine interface development

• Experience with programmable logic controllers

• Proficient in G-Suite applications

• Knowledgeable in advanced diagnostic tools

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer-sponsored visa (work permit)

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families

• Family-building benefits that support fertility and parenthood

• 401(k) plan with employer matching and pre-tax and/or Roth contributions

• Wellness program

• Complimentary financial coaching

• Employee referral program

• Product rebates for an employee’s primary residence

• Access to internal training programs and courses

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Vacation packages available for full-time permanent positions