Project Coordinator - EHS / GMP Facility Shutdown

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Coordinator | EHS Focus – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Location: On-site | Juncos / Gurabo Area, Puerto RicoPosition OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and organized Project Coordinator with EHS experience to support facility shutdown activities and site improvement projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment focused on Solid Dosage operations.This role will be fully on-site and will play a key part in coordinating project activities while helping maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities, and supporting projects in fast-paced pharmaceutical settings. Candidates with previous pharmaceutical experience—especially within solid dosage manufacturing operations—are highly preferred.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport planning and execution of shutdown activities, facility improvement initiatives, maintenance projects, and operational support activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment focused on Solid Dosage operations.Coordinate daily activities with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and external contractors to ensure alignment and project progress.Maintain schedules, action trackers, priorities, and project updates while monitoring milestones and deliverables.Assist with project readiness activities and proactively identify risks, delays, or opportunities for improvement.Support project leaders with coordination efforts to ensure successful project execution.Help ensure project activities align with EHSS policies, site procedures, local regulations, and overall safety expectations.Support project-specific safety initiatives and contribute to promoting a strong safety culture across teams and contractors.Participate in toolbox talks, safety discussions, and hazard awareness activities during project execution.Assist with coordination of permits and support safe execution of work activities during projects and shutdown periods.Support incident follow-up activities and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.Track EHSS-related activities and support environmental and waste management compliance efforts where applicable.Conduct field walkthroughs and help identify safe, compliant, and efficient work practices.Maintain project documentation in accordance with GMP procedures and internal requirements.Coordinate meeting minutes, action tracking, project logs, reports, permits, and documentation records.Assist with project closeout activities, lessons learned documentation, and final project reporting.Serve as a day-to-day point of contact between internal teams and contractors.Organize meetings, status updates, and coordination sessions while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.Provide general administrative and project coordination support throughout all phases of execution.Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management related technical fieldEquivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may also be considered.Experience RequirementsMinimum 2 years of experience supporting projects, facilities, maintenance, or coordination activities within regulated industries.Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments required.Previous exposure to Solid Dosage manufacturing operations highly preferred.Experience supporting EHS-related activities and safety initiatives.Experience coordinating facility or site improvement projects.Preferred QualificationsBilingual: English and Spanish (written and spoken).Previous experience supporting pharmaceutical shutdown projects.OSHA, EHS, or safety-related training/certifications are a plus.Familiarity with project tracking or scheduling tools is preferred.