Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op: Lean & Kaizen on-site

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

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.