Director of Strategic Infrastructure Support

Director of Infrastructure Support

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Infrastructure Support is to lead and manage large-scale capital projects, support strategic facility initiatives, and infrastructure operations across multiple regions. This role oversees budgeting, financial reporting, capital and operational expenditures, and the implementation of facility management systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The position requires strong leadership, project management expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support Buffalo Rock's mission of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Position is required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, holidays. Travel will be required.
• Lead and manage large-scale capital expenditure projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop, prepare, and present financial reports related to strategic initiatives, operational expenses, and capital expenditures. Analyze data to support informed decision-making.
• Provide oversight and guidance in the preparation, analysis, and management of both operating and capital budgets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to the Regional Shared Service Manager as well as to Regional Fleet, Safety, Security, and Facility Coordinators on matters related to facility management, preventative maintenance, and project planning.
• Organize, develop, and maintain work schedules that promote timely project completion while minimizing overtime and resource waste.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Fleet, Safety, and Security, to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently.
• Review, evaluate, and assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contract documentation for projects, collaborating closely with the legal department.
• Manage all aspects of capital expenditure planning, budgeting, and project execution; ensure expenditures align with organizational priorities and fiscal responsibility.
• Track, record, and report on all expenditures related to facility management and capital projects to ensure budgetary compliance and financial accuracy.
• Lead the deployment, implementation, and ongoing management of the Facility Management system to support and enhance facility operations and preventive maintenance processes.
• Complete other activities as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Competencies

Supervisory responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work environment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Physical demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Required education and experience

Tools and Technology :

Tools- Telephones, scanners, desktop / laptop computers

Technology- Software : Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, ShareFile, OneNote, and OneDrive

Knowledge :

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.