Facilities & Infrastructure Lead

PepsiCo • Austin, IN

2d

About The Position

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade.

We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products.

At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands?

Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!
The Facilities & Infrastructure Lead ensures 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, providing the foundational utilities required for peak manufacturing 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 to deliver projects, manage assets, and drive improvements in sustainability, cost, and reliability.
With full endtoend ownership of the plant’s infrastructure, the Facilities & Infrastructure Lead shapes longterm strategy, modernizes facility systems, and leads capital initiatives that strengthen reliability and environmental performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 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
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Demonstrated success in a resultsoriented, 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 teambased approach to decisionmaking

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
• Experience with sustainability, energy management, or water stewardship programs
• Project management certification or formal capital project experience
• Leadership experience managing technical or facilities teams

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 sitelevel facilities and infrastructure capital projects
• Coordinate project scope, timing, and execution with Unit Capital Leaders and Engineering
• Oversee contractors, budgets, schedules, and quality from concept through completion
• Ensure smooth commissioning and handoff to Operations and Maintenance Sustainability, Waste & Resource Management
• Develop and implement waste management strategies to reduce waste generation
• Identify and eliminate losses related to air, water, steam, electricity, and utilities usage
• Drive energy efficiency, water stewardship, and sustainability initiatives
• Track and report utilities and waste performance metrics accurately
• 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 rootcause analysis and corrective actions for infrastructurerelated 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 longterm infrastructure plans

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees