At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary
Asphalt Operations produces one of the most critical components that allows our Residential Roofing partners to manufacture the highest quality shingles in the industry, oxidized coating. We are committed to combining best-in-class Materials, Equipment, Processes and Talent to deliver a competitive advantage for GAF Asphalt Coating Supply. Our unwavering goal is to sustain market-leading capabilities to produce asphalt coating that meets the ever-changing needs of our customers.

Job Summary
The Asphalt Production Manager is responsible for managing the asphalt operations at the facility's asphalt yard. The manager will focus on safety, quality, reliability, process improvement and management of the department. Working with the Asphalt Yard and Receiving teams, the Asphalt Production Manager develops and maintains comprehensive procedures, policies, and systems to improve safety, training, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Essential Duties

Safe and reliable work environment
• Promotes a culture of a safe and clean work environment where safety is the highest priority.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken to investigate and resolve safety/quality/reliability/process-related issues and to make the workplace safer.

Manage Asphalt Manufacturing and align with Roofing customer goals and requirements
• Guide and lead team in operational excellence quality, cost control, diversity, engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for reliable operations of the asphalt processing segment of the manufacturing operation. Assure efficient and optimized processing of asphalt on-time that meets all specifications and business needs.
• Identifies and provides team guidance for developing and implementing continuous improvement, operations best practices, and process improvement activities.
• Coordinates qualification trial plans and provides plant support for the qualification process including trials. Drives measurement variation reduction associated with test procedures.
• Work with local Roofing Plant Leadership on shared services and prioritization of projects
• Coordinate with engineering resources (Asphalt, corporate and plant ) to schedule and complete process and project engineering projects.

Team building and a positive work environment
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team
• Develop metrics and dashboards to drive safety, operational/OEE, quality, and financial performance.
• Create a productive atmosphere that encourages positive reinforcement, open communications, employee engagement, and ideas.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Under This Roof, We Require

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical preferred

4+ years of experience in manufacturing management with project management experience

 

Under This Roof, We Also Value

Ability to quickly identify safety hazards and make clear recommendations to resolve them.

Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and solve complicated production challenges.

Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Advanced communication skills and the ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as outside contractors and vendors.

Advanced computer skills, including G Suite

Strong data analysis skills. Advanced spreadsheet design and data manipulation/analysis are a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and techniques

Strong people leadership skills –proven track record required

Intermediate project management experience

Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of batch and continuous processes

Knowledge of Asphalt Quality and Equipment standards

Knowledge of all safe work procedures

Knowledge of rotating equipment, machine design, bearings, and lubrication

Knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of gas-fired equipment (Asphalt Heaters, Steam Boilers, Thermal Oxidizers) and heat transfer equipment (Heat Exchangers, Thermal Fluid Heaters, etc)

Strongly familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures

Familiarity with interpreting Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Frequently

Move/Traverse - Frequently

Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally

Transport/Lifting - Frequently (up to 50 lbs)

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 - Constantly

Handling - Constantly

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Rarely

Communicate/Talking - Occasionally

Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Frequently

Extreme heat - Frequently

Humid - Frequently

Wet - Frequently

Noise - Frequently

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Frequently

Vibration - Frequently

Travel Requirements: occasionally

How We Protect What Matters Most: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 put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).