PLC Controls Manager

Green Humanity Recruitment; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Humanity Recruitment seeks a PLC Controls Manager for a growing manufacturing client in Dothan, AL. The role leads programming and digital production workflows across Siemens and Rockwell platforms, coordinating with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure accurate, efficient programs.

You will develop and validate machine programs, maintain standards and documentation, and drive automation initiatives on automated lines and CNC equipment on site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 implementationBuild scalable programming systems for future growth

Skills

Leadership experience

PLC programming

CNC machining

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience

Tools

TIA Portal

RSLogix 5000

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

PLC Controls Manager

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.

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 implementationBuild scalable programming systems for future growth

Qualifications:

• 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

Work Environment:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.