OT Infrastructure Lead (Large Capital Projects)

fairlife, LLC; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

fairlife, LLC seeks an OT Infrastructure Lead to guide planning, execution and delivery of high‑value capital projects involving OT systems. You will drive integration of industrial networks, PLC/SCADA, MES, and cybersecurity into multi‑year programs, coordinating with engineering, operations, IT, procurement, and system integrators.

The role requires 5+ years in OT/IT or industrial automation in manufacturing, plus a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

OT/IT PM

Industrial automation

Network segmentation

Zero-trust

OT cybersecurity

MS Office

Cost forecasting

Installation standards

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

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. The OT Infrastructure Lead provides governance, coordination, and technical project leadership across multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiatives, working closely with engineering, operations, IT, cybersecurity, procurement, construction, external contractors, and system integrators.

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.
• 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.

Skills / Qualifications required

• 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

Food safety requirements

• 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.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to 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.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

How fairlife nourishes you

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health 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
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• 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

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.

Position location

Webster, NY or Coopersville, MI

Reports to

Automation Project Manager

Travel requirements

Up to 50% depending on location

Exempt / nonexempt

Exempt

• Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:
$115,000—$130,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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 its 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. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail].

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in‑house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre‑approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.