Director, Automation & Controls

GAF

. Oversee and guide all functions of the Automation & Controls team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Automation & Controls projects, managing engineering practices, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Possesses strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to safety and machine health.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering10+ Years Of Experience In ManufacturingAutomation & Controls Project LeadershipWorking Knowledge Of Programmable Logic ControllersTeam Leadership And Development

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Hard Skills

Automation & ControlsProject ManagementFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementMachine Standards MaintenanceControls-System DocumentationHuman Machine Interface DevelopmentAdvanced Diagnostic ToolsBudget DevelopmentContinuous Innovation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCustomer Service OrientationStrategic InputTeam Support

Tools & Technologies

Computer Assisted DrawingG-SuiteProgrammable Logic ControllersEmerging Technologies

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing Capital PlansOperational SupportControls-System ObsolescenceSafety StandardsDirect Reports Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and guide all functions of the Automation & Controls team
Collaborate with engineering to foster continuous innovation and improvement
Provide strategic input to 3- and 5-year manufacturing capital plans
Drive continuous operational support to production facilities
Collaborate with IT, Process Services, Corporate Engineering, GAF Business Systems, and R&D
Maintain machine standards with customers, vendors, and engineering machine builders
Manage capitalized projects, budget development, financial reporting, and software implementation
Manage engineering practices and applications across the Automation & Controls team
Mitigate controls-system obsolescence and implement process improvements
Set priorities and manage project implementation from development through deployment
Ensure controls-system documentation is current
Lead and support departmental teams in a collaborative, customer-service-oriented environment
Promote continuous education and adoption of emerging technologies to optimize manufacturing processes
Promote machine health and personal safety and ensure corporate safety standards are followed
Manage 4+ direct reports
Travel approximately 60%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Working knowledge of human machine interface development
Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers
Working knowledge of G-Suite
Working knowledge of advanced diagnostic tools
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood
401(k) plan with employer match and pre-tax and/or Roth contributions
Wellness program
Free financial coaching
Referral program
Product rebates for an employee’s primary residence
Internal training programs and courses
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee Resource Groups
Vacation packages for full-time permanent positions