On-Site IT Leader - Manufacturing & OT

fairlife; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Wellness Reimbursement

EAP

Life Insurance

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning & Development

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ, is seeking an on-site IT Administrator to serve as senior resource, mentor, and escalation point at the manufacturing facility. You will lead endpoint and OT IT initiatives, support complex hardware, software, and network issues, and act as a bridge between site and central IT teams.

The role requires 5+ years in IT support, 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong Windows/Microsoft stack expertise (Intune, Defender for Endpoint, M365), and the ability to lead small

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years IT support/administration experience, with 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical depth in Windows, Microsoft endpoint administration (Intune, Defender, M365), networking, servers, and OT/IT convergence.
• Proven ability to handle complex issues, lead small projects, and mentor others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced frontline and escalated support across the site, resolving complex hardware, software, networking, Microsoft stack, and manufacturing system issues.
• Administration and optimization of Microsoft technologies (Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, BitLocker, licensing, etc.).
• Serve as the primary smart-hands and on-site technical lead for central Network, Server, and Infrastructure teams on projects, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Site IT Support Specialists and Technicians.
• Lead or coordinate site-specific IT projects (endpoint deployments, network expansions, plant floor technology upgrades, etc.).
• Support and optimize IT Production and OT systems (HMIs, SCADA interfaces, shop floor equipment, security boundaries, etc.).
• Monitor site infrastructure health, perform proactive maintenance, and drive root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, cybersecurity standards, change management, and KPI reporting.
• Act as the key point of escalation and collaboration between the site and central IT teams.
• Contribute to knowledgebase development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

IT support

Windows administration

Intune

Networking

OT/IT convergence

Education

IT degree

Tools

Cisco ISE

Umbrella

CCNA

ITIL

Job description

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ, is seeking an on-site IT Administrator to serve as senior resource, mentor, and escalation point at the manufacturing facility. You will lead endpoint and OT IT initiatives, support complex hardware, software, and network issues, and act as a bridge between site and central IT teams.

The role requires 5+ years in IT support, 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong Windows/Microsoft stack expertise (Intune, Defender for Endpoint, M365), and the ability to lead small