Automation Team Lead

Our client is a growing, technology-driven manufacturing organization specializing in advanced engineered wood products for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Operating a newly built, highly automated production facility in Dothan, Alabama, the company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

They foster a collaborative team environment, support long-term career development, and focus on delivering high-quality, precision-manufactured products.

The PLC Controls Manager will lead all programming and digital production workflows across automated manufacturing systems. This role serves as a key link between engineering, production, and project teams to ensure machining programs are accurate, efficient, and optimized to meet quality, safety, and delivery objectives.

• Lead programming activities using Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms
• Develop, validate, and optimize machine programs across automated production lines and CNC equipment
• Ensure alignment with engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Maintain programming standards, documentation, and version control
• Partner with Engineering, Design, and Project Management teams
• Support production planning and scheduling
• Serve as technical liaison with equipment and software vendors
• Ensure safe and efficient machining practices
• Troubleshoot production and fit-up challenges
  
  Improve cycle times, tooling paths, and material utilization
• Manage programming workloads and priorities
• Provide technical coaching and skill development
• Drive automation and digital workflow enhancements
• Support new equipment and software implementation
• Build scalable programming systems for future growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of programming experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC and CNC machining expertise
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with TIA Portal and RSLogix 5000
• Familiarity with advanced CNC processing equipment
• Exposure to digital manufacturing or BIM-to-production workflows

Combination of office setting, programming workstation, and manufacturing floor with occasional travel.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs in compliance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create undue hardship.