Facilities & Infrastructure Leader

PepsiCo; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Facilities & Infrastructure Lead in New Jersey to own plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems, including boilers, HVAC, electrical distribution, water and waste handling, and buildings. The role partners with Tech Services, Engineering, Capital, EH&S, and Operations to deliver projects and improve reliability and environmental performance.

The ideal candidate has a engineering/Facilities background, 2–5 years leading facilities in manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own all plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems, including boilers, steam systems, compressed air, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution, water and waste handling, buildings and grounds.
• Ensure all systems operate safely and in regulatory compliance.
• 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 to completion.
• Ensure smooth commissioning and handoff to Operations and Maintenance.
• Develop and implement waste management strategies to minimize waste generation.
• Track performance and report utilities and waste metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Organizational Overview: 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 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%

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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

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

Leadership & People 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

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement