OPEX Co-Op (Operational Excellence)

Location: Full-time on-site in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States; 40 hours per week from January 2027 to January 2028.

Company

Johnson & Johnson develops innovative medicines and MedTech solutions across the healthcare spectrum.

What you will do

• Support operational excellence and process improvement projects focused on reducing waste and improving flow, quality, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Collect, cleanse, analyze, and visualize cycle time, yield, downtime, and WIP metrics to identify opportunities and quantify impact.
• Assist with root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone methods, develop countermeasures, and track implementation and sustainment.
• Create and update standard work, value stream maps, process maps, visual management boards, and performance dashboards.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and prepare project updates and presentation decks for collaborators and site leadership.
• Support initiatives including the Johnson & Johnson Operating System, Smart Changeover and OEE deep dives, the Ideas Program, and Golden Batch deployment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s program and eligible for a one-year Co-Op assignment.
• Pursuing Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Completed at least three years of undergraduate study and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas; familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, process mapping, time studies, or Minitab and similar statistical tools.
• Familiarity with regulated environments and quality frameworks such as cGMP and ISO.
• Spanish and English proficiency for communication with site stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured one-year Co-Op with formal onboarding to operational excellence tools.
• Hands-on project experience, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership.
• Work aligned with site safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Inclusive work environment focused on healthcare innovation and patient impact.