Facilities & Infrastructure Leader

At PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day. Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.

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
  • Ensure all systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards
• 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
• Reliability & Asset Care
  • Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to develop reliability strategies for support and utility equipment
  • Ensure preventive maintenance standards and asset care programs are in place and executed
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for infrastructure-related downtime or failures
• Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Manage external vendors, contractors, and service providers supporting facilities and utilities
  • Ensure contractor safety, performance, and compliance with site standards
  • Develop and manage service contracts and long-term infrastructure plans

Travel: 5%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years experience leading facilities, utilities, or infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 2+ years experience understanding of plant utilities, building systems, and infrastructure assets
• Experience managing capital projects and contractors
• Knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements related to facilities and utilities
• Experience with sustainability, energy management, or water stewardship programs
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in a results-oriented, challenging environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
• Project management certification or formal capital project experience
• Leadership experience managing technical or facilities teams

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan