Engineering Manager

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.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and will hire our initial plant leadership team in 2024. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, hire the remainder of the plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you.

Summary

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to support the construction, commissioning and operations of a greenfield asphalt shingle manufacturing plant in Newton KS. The candidate will participate in design reviews, construction and commissioning efforts. During plant construction and commissioning, the Engineering Manager will coordinate with internal and external resources to ensure schedule and financial compliance.

After commissioning the Engineering Manager will provide project engineering services to the organization by coordinating development between Production, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance. This position may require working overtime - to include weekends and/or nights. Other expectations include the ability to perform all the other duties and tasks of the other employees within the department when required or needed. The Engineering Manager must also be knowledgeable and capable of following and enforcing all department and Plant rules, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Assist Corporate design team with plant design. Ensure compliance with construction and commissioning schedules.

• Participate in design activities (detailed manufacturing and support systems designs, engineering reviews, factory acceptance testing, etc.)

• Responsible for hiring and developing the project engineering team.

• Ensure a high level of competence and performance within the department. Ensure the existence of consistent and comprehensive job standards, procedures, and quality requirements for the engineering group.

• Support and participate in plant problem solving in mechanical, electrical, and instrument as requested by Production/Maintenance. Review new equipment designs and recommend modifications to minimize cost, conform to production capabilities, and enhance safety.

• Maintain thorough engineering standards for project design and execution, feasibility analysis, equipment standards, safety, construction, execution, and site implementation.

• Proactively evaluate value-added benefits of short-term and long-term continuous improvement opportunities through capital project execution. Coordinate development, submission, and approval of annual capital plan and update monthly spending forecast.

• Monitor, define applicability, and implement necessary codes, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the facility. Ensure that complete plant drawings exist and are kept up-to-date. Ensure new equipment is fully documented.

• Develop and coordinate outage schedules showing engineering, maintenance and production tasks, durations, dependencies, conflicts, etc. Identify critical path(s) and potential problem analysis and resolution.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) coupled with knowledge/experience leading in a manufacturing process is required

• 5+ years demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
   

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Experience with continuous manufacturing

• Experience with startup operations

• Experience with asphalt shingle manufacturing

• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or pneumatic systems

• Experience with process hazard analysis

• Experience with process hazard analysis and process safety management

• Ability to communicate, both written, and orally, in English is required

• Ability to meet extensive travel requirements in first 1-2 years for the opportunity to visit and train at existing GAF locations

• Experience in Google Suite and SAP is beneficial

• Ability to translate technical data into a format/language suitable for all personnel

• Strong working knowledge of project management processes and systems

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals to include root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving (Kepner Tregoe, Potential Problem Analysis, Design of Experiments, etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings

• Ability to interpret the content and terms of vendor proposals

• Ability to manage outside contractors to safely and efficiently implement projects
   

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 is a tobacco and e-cigarette free facility
   

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).