Job Description:

Introduction

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 or Function Overview

GAF’s Nonwovens organization produces one of the most critical components that allows our Residential Roofing partners to manufacture the highest quality shingles in the industry. We are committed to combining best-in-class Materials, Equipment, Processes and Talent to deliver a competitive advantage for GAF. Our unwavering goal is to sustain market leading capabilities to produce glass mat that meets the ever changing needs of our customers.

Summary

The Nonwovens Process Excellence Manager is responsible for driving multi-plant process excellence across GAF’s Nonwovens organization.. This role provides technical process support across the Nonwovens network and product lines to drive OEE and MUV and is responsible for raw material and finished product quality, reliable manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement throughout the network. The Nonwovens Process Excellence Manager will drive standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver best in class nonwovens quality, reliability, and flexibility. This role will be the intersection between R&D, Procurement, Capital Delivery, and Operations; bringing all aspects together to deliver value for the Customer and the business.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead and support the process/chemistry innovation efforts and improvements to ensure glass mat meets and exceeds customer FFU’s (Fitness for Use).Supply plant and business support on projects and activities that provide additional operating income through the application of variation reduction techniques, process modification, product modification, product design, new raw materials, improved raw material utilization, more cost-effective use of raw materials, and improved line speed.Drive consistency and optimization of finished Mat properties and work alongside roofing customers to achieve them.Develop and lead Communities of Practice (CoP) to establish Best Practices development and sharing. Drive adoption at the plants, celebrate successes, and build the GBS library for recommended practices.Strengthen the Communities of Practice (CoP) and utilize talent across the network to lead troubleshooting efforts, sharing of knowledge, and communication between plants to improve performance.Drive sustainability efforts across mat plant operations.Lead, guide, and prioritize alternative RM qualifications with the procurement group as well as R&D.Partner with Plant Managers, Technical Managers, and Quality Assurance Team to ensure execution of audits and gap closure plans.Drive consistency and optimization of mat finished goods and work alongside roofing customers to achieve them.Implements continuous improvements to the process and sustains previous improvements using the GAF Business System tools. Specifically, actively participates in 5S, practical problem solving, elimination of waste, and visual management.Drive standardization and capture/documentation of best practice procedures across all three Mat plants.Apply standard GAF systems to ensure that project documentation exists to facilitate future application.Partner with Finance, Procurement and Operations teams to develop business cases to support asphalt and capital deployment strategies.Perform research required to improve and develop processes. Partners with plant personnel to optimize current processes and process knowledge.Establish relationships with external process and equipment experts to identify standard instrumentation and equipment, and recommended maintenance standards for the plant systems.Provide mentorship and guidance to Technical Services Managers.Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof, We Require

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.10+ years of demonstrated experience in a continuous web manufacturing environment with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.Domestic travel is required (50%).

Under This Roof, We Also Value

Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and listening.Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Google Suite applications.Excellent planning and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and achieve results.Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, statistical expertise, and leading problem-solving teams.Proven ability to influence network-wide decision-making at the plant operations level.Ability to make project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently and maintain flexibility.Results-oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person.Demonstrated safety leadership skills.Demonstrated skill in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures with proven quantifiable results.Analytical Troubleshooting Techniques, Statistical analysis – Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Process Improvement principles.

How We Protect What Matters Most

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 (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and 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 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.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 108,000-138,000

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).