Automation Lead

IPL Schoeller; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Goodyear, AZ is seeking an Automation Lead to oversee and optimize our plant automation maintenance program across a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate PM/repair work with the Operations and Maintenance teams, manage spare parts inventories, and ensure safety and QA compliance while driving efficiency improvements and plant expansions. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and works closely with Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience with the setup and operation of plant automation systems.
• Injection molding experience required.
• Experience with large tonnage machines (4000 tons).
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards.
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, implements, and manages the automation maintenance program.
• Coordinates PM/Repair work with Operations team and maintenance manager.
• Monitors spare parts inventories and coordinates reordering.
• Maintains and repairs automation equipment and secondary systems.
• Maintains and updates maintenance manuals and procedures.
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Leads projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Supports safety, health, and environmental policies and QA requirements.
• Reports to Maintenance Manager and coordinates with teams on maintenance activities.

Skills

Automation systems

Injection molding

Maintenance skills

OSHA safety standards

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

As An Automation Lead At IPL You Will

• Initiates, implements, and manages the maintenance program specific to automation.
• Coordinates with Operations team and maintenance manager to scheduled PM/Repair work.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Maintains and repairs and maintenance of automation equipment and secondary systems.
• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Support the Plant Operations Department by planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Coordinates activities with Maintenance and Operations team.
• Reports directly with the Maintenance manager to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicates directly with the Maintenance manager to ensure effective interaction between maintenance activities and quality requirements, including participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Supports company- and plant-wide safety programs by providing technical expertise/support and training.
• Responsible for special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education Required

What you will bring to the role:

• Minimum of two years’ experience with the set up and operations of plant specific automation systems
• Injection molding experience
• Advanced Maintenance skills
• Experience with large tonnage machines (4000 tons).
• Strong understanding of OSHA Safety Standards.

Related Experience Required

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• The ability to work in a high-volume work environment in a team atmosphere is essential.

Specific Skills Required

• Proficient skills in MS Office; Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Has a thorough understanding of plastics materials.

Experience with Automation