Facilities and Infrastructure Superintendent

PepsiCo•Cranston, RI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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 endtoend ownership of the systems that enable manufacturing success—shaping infrastructure strategy, modernizing plant facilities, and leading meaningful capital projects that strengthen longterm reliability and environmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience leading facilities, utilities, or infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong 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 result oriented, challenging environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license
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 teambuilding skills
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Lead execution of all sitelevel 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
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
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
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
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