Project Manager Facilities and Maintenance

MilliporeSigma; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a seasoned facilities and maintenance professional to lead capital and maintenance projects in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets, schedules, and documentation while acting as the SME for procurement and ERP/CMMS workflows.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM, ISO standards, and continuous improvement through process optimization and 5S. Strong safety culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; 5+ years in manufacturing plants or facilities.
• OR High School diploma with 10+ years in manufacturing plants and facilities.
• Experience in heavily regulated environments (OSHA PSM or ISO).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital and maintenance projects up to $500K per project, within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontracted trades and construction activities on-site.
• Serve as SME on procurement, leading sourcing and requisition of contractors, equipment, and materials.
• Provide management with transparent status reports on safety, finances, milestones, and risks.
• Manage site deviation/event, CAPAs, and change controls from creation to closure.
• Maintain plant maintenance records, work orders, and calibration activities in ERP.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and related standards.
• Resolve complex maintenance challenges through root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive process optimization, site safety, quality improvements, and 5S.
• Enforce strict safety PPE and keep clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other business or engineering discipline

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS platforms

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

• Lead and execute capital and maintenance projects of varying size and complexity (up to $500K per project) in alignment with site priorities, ensuring delivery within defined scope, budget, schedule, and documentary requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontracted trades and construction activities, managing on-site schedules and collaborating with internal cross-functional support teams.
• Serve as the departmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) on procurement, leading the sourcing, selection, and requisition of consultants, contractors, equipment, and materials per company policy.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and deliver transparent, timely status reports to management covering safety, financial performance, project milestones, and risk mitigation.
• Own and support site deviation/event management, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and change controls from creation through closure, seeking supervisory guidance as appropriate.
• Act as site SME within the ERP system to initiate, track, and close plant maintenance records, work orders, and equipment calibration activities.
• Direct projects in compliance with rigorous regulatory frameworks, including OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), IPEC cGMP, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Resolve complex and novel maintenance and operational challenges through root-cause data analysis, field observations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and drive initiatives centered on process optimization, site safety, quality enhancements, and 5S workplace methodology.
• Enforce strict workplace safety standards, adhere to all PPE requirements, and maintain clean, organized work areas in compliance with OSHA regulations and site housekeeping policies.

Physical Attributes

• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other business or engineering discipline
• 5 + years of experience working in manufacturing plants and facilities

OR

• High School diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience working in manufacturing plants and facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities and maintenance projects within heavily regulated environments (OSHA PSM, or ISO standards), including managing deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and CMMS platforms with a focus on work orders, calibration workflows, and procurement.
• Demonstrated background overseeing multi-trade construction contractors and managing capital improvement projects under tight safety and budgetary constraints
• Active professional credentials such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt).

Pay Range for this position: $98,500.00 - $147,700.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!