Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 67,337,000 - 150,434,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op to join our OpEx Team located in Danvers. You will support OpEx initiatives on the factory floor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.

The role offers hands-on exposure to lean tools such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, and Kaizen events, with mentors guiding your development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor to understand manufacturing processes.
• Results-oriented with the ability to analyze problems.
• Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Interest in leading workshops/Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting implementation of OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects
• Using lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives
• Supporting training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies
• Facilitating/coaching teams and individuals to apply tools
• Acting as change agent, supporting peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective
• Connecting with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Kaizen leadership interest

Education

Supply Chain or Engineering degree student

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op to join our OpEx Team located in Danvers.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting implementation of OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects
• Using lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives
• Supporting training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies
• Facilitating/coaching teams and individuals to apply tools
• Acting as change agent, supporting peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective
• Connecting with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Qualifications/Requirements

• Student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor to understand manufacturing processes
• Results-oriented with the ability to analyze problems
• Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Interest in leading workshops/Kaizen events with cross-functional teams

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

• The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.
• Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 6/25/2027. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.