Senior Manufacturing IT Administrator & Site Lead

fairlife

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (day

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ is hiring an IT Administrator to serve as a senior on-site IT resource, mentoring teammates and leading site-level projects. You will own Microsoft endpoint management, OT/IT convergence, and drive reliability across production systems.

The role requires 5+ years in IT support/admin with 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication with stakeholders. On-site work with competitive benefits and growth opportunities is provided.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive IT support/administration experience, with at least 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.