OT Infrastructure Lead (Large Capital Projects)

Job Purpose

The OT Infrastructure Lead is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-value capital projects that involve Operational Technology systems. This role ensures that OT scope—such as industrial control systems, automation platforms, industrial networks, and OT cybersecurity—is effectively integrated into large-scale capital investments from concept through commissioning and handover to operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and deployment of network architectures supporting plant-floor systems such as PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, CIP/SIP controls, and automated packaging lines.
• Drive OT/IT infrastructure strategy from concept through commissioning, including basis-of-design, detailed engineering, construction oversight, FAT/SAT, and startup.
• Cook off hours support as needed
• Coordinate effectively with operations, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, procurement, construction teams, system integrators, and vendors to align deliverables and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans tailored to continuous-run production environments and aligned with overall capital program milestones.
• Implement network segmentation strategies to protect critical production assets and maintain uptime.
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, cybersecurity policies, and fairlife specifications throughout project execution.
• Promote standardized OT architectures, vendor solutions, and best practices that support scalability, reliability, and long-term asset performance across the enterprise.
• Facilitate smooth transition from project execution to steady-state operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing OT/IT or industrial automation projects in manufacturing.
• Experience with network segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and OT cybersecurity hardening.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Exceptional project management capabilities with strong cost management and forecasting knowledge.
• Knowledge of installation and construction standards.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Factory floor as needed
• Off hours support as needed
• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Support the Company, Customer, and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

How Fairlife Nourishes You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Safety plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

Benefits

• fairlife's nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At fairlife, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to our nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.