Facilities & Infrastructure Leader

PepsiCo • Howell, MI

4d

About The Position

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.

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 end‑to‑end ownership of the plant’s infrastructure, the Facilities & Infrastructure Lead shapes long‑term 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 fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated success in a results‑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 team‑building skills
• Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision‑making

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

• 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 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 from concept through completion
• Ensure smooth commissioning and handoff to Operations and Maintenance
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
• 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