Director, Automation & Controls

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

1) Capitalized projects; 2) Budget development,

Requirements Summary

Computer assisted drawing; Human machine interface development; Programmable logic controllers; G-Suite; Advanced diagnostic tools Qualifications Preferr

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At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

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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) in order that the Automation and Controls team is appropriately integrated into GAF and Standard Industries. Ensure that the Automation and Controls group’s machine standards are maintained by our customers, vendors and our engineering machine builders.
Manage all financial responsibilities of the Automation and Controls team:
- 1) Capitalized projects;
- 2) Budget development, management and financial reporting for the Commercial Automation and Controls team;
- 3) collaborate with our 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 through setting priorities and managing the project implementation process from development to deployment for all projects funded and managed by the Automation and Controls team. Ensure documentation for controls systems associated with the Automation and Controls team projects is in place and up to date.
Provides leadership and support for departmental teams while promoting a collaborative, customer service philosophy along with a supportive working environment. Promotes continuous education to ensure all team members remain current with emerging technologies and apply these to optimize manufacturing processes. 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 are focused on machine health and personal safety in machine and system development. Ensure all corporate safety standards are implemented and followed.

Requirements

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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

Budget Responsibility: yes

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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.

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We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).