[Hiring] Director of Automation and Control Systems @GAF

Role Description

The Director of Automation and Control Systems is responsible for oversight and guidance of all functions of the Automation & Controls team collaborating closely with engineering to foster a culture of continuous innovation and improvement. This position will provide strategic input to the capital planning process and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with GAF's innovation and manufacturing optimization initiatives while driving continuous operational support to the production facilities.

Essential Duties

• 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) to integrate the Automation and Controls team into GAF and Standard Industries.
• Ensure that the Automation and Controls group’s machine standards are maintained by customers, vendors, and engineering machine builders.
• Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team, including:
  • Capitalized projects.
  • Budget development, management, and financial reporting for the Commercial Automation and Controls team.
  • Collaborate with operations systems team to identify and implement all Automation and Controls team software.
• Manage engineering practices and application throughout the Automation and Controls team.
• Ensure mitigation of obsolescence in controls systems and implement process improvements.
• Ensure documentation for controls systems associated with the Automation and Controls team projects is in place and up to date.
• Provide leadership and support for departmental teams while promoting a collaborative, customer service philosophy.
• Promote continuous education to ensure all team members remain current with emerging technologies.
• Ensure that the Automation and Controls team builds and maintains a high level of integrity with internal and external customers.
• Promote a culture of safety excellence ensuring team members focus on machine health and personal safety.
• Ensure all corporate safety standards are implemented and followed.

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.

Requirements

• Budget Responsibility: yes.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently.
• Move/Traverse - Frequently.
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally.
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently.
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently.
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently.
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently.
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently.
• Balancing - Occasionally.
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently.
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently.
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently.
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently.
• Reaching - Occasionally.
• Handling - Occasionally.
• Grasping - Frequently.
• Feeling - Rarely.
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently.
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently.
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently.
• Coordination - Frequently.
• Climbing - Occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently.
• Extreme heat - Frequently.
• Humid - Frequently.
• Wet - Frequently.
• Noise - Frequently.
• Hazards - Frequently.
• Temperature Change - Frequently.
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally.
• Vibration - Occasionally.

Dimensions

• Number of Direct Reports: 4+.
• Travel Requirements: 60%.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including:
  • A wellness program.
  • Free financial coaching.
  • A referral program.
  • Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.
• We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.