Facilities & Infrastructure Lead

About the role

The Facilities & Infrastructure Lead is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems. This role owns all support equipment and systems outside of production lines, ensuring the plant has the foundational utilities and infrastructure required to operate at peak performance. This leader oversees utilities (boilers, compressed air, water, electrical distribution), buildings and grounds, waste and water systems, and all related capital projects. The role partners closely with Tech Services, Engineering, Capital, EH&S, and Operations teams to deliver projects, manage assets, and drive sustainability, cost, and reliability improvements. The Facilities & Infrastructure Lead provides end-to-end ownership of the systems that enable manufacturing success—shaping infrastructure strategy, modernizing plant facilities, and leading meaningful capital projects that strengthen long-term reliability and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Facilities, Utilities & Infrastructure Ownership
  • Own all plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems, including:
  • Boilers, steam systems, compressed air, HVAC, refrigeration
  • Electrical distribution and energy systems
  • Water, wastewater, and waste handling systems
  • Buildings, grounds, roofing, asphalt, and structural assets
• Capital Project Leadership
  • Lead execution of all site-level facilities and infrastructure capital projects
  • Coordinate project scope, timing, and execution with Unit Capital Leaders and Engineering
  • Oversee contractors, budgets, schedules, and quality of work from concept through completion
  • Ensure smooth commissioning and handoff to Operations and Maintenance
• Sustainability, Waste & Resource Management
  • Develop and implement waste management strategies to minimize waste generation
  • Identify and eliminate losses related to air, water, steam, electricity, and utilities usage
  • Drive energy efficiency, water stewardship, and sustainability initiatives
  • Track performance and ensure accurate reporting of utilities and waste metrics
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all facilities and infrastructure systems meet safety regulations, environmental requirements, and best practices
  • Lead risk assessments, inspections, and corrective actions for facilities and utility systems
  • Support audits and regulatory inspections related to facilities, utilities, and environmental compliance