OPEX Co‑Op: Lean Analytics & Process Improvement (Gurabo)

Johnson Johnson; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, offers a one-year on-site OE Co‑Op in Innovative Medicine. You will support cross-functional Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven projects, gaining on-the-job experience with site leadership and OE tools.

The program runs 2027–2028, requires three years of undergrad with a 3.0+ GPA, and full-time on-site work for the duration. Expect exposure to dashboards and process improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Completed at least 3 years of undergraduate study (rising senior or equivalent).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's program and eligible for a one-year Co-Op assignment for the requested term.
• Availability to work full-time on-site at Gurabo for the full one-year term.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of process improvement activities to reduce waste and improve flow, quality, and safety.
• Collect, cleanse, analyze, and visualize operational metrics (cycle time, yield, downtime, WIP) to identify improvement opportunities and quantify impact.
• Assist in root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone), develop countermeasures, and track implementation and sustainment.
• Create and update standard work, value stream maps and process maps to sustain improvements.
• Design, build, and maintain visual management boards and performance dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).
• Facilitate or co-facilitate cross-functional team meetings and prepare clear status updates and presentation decks for collaborators and leadership.
• Ensure project activities align with site safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Undergraduate freshman year completed

Pursuing Bachelor's in relevant field

3.0 GPA or higher

Eligible for 1-year Co‑Op

On-site availability for 1 year

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, offers a one-year on-site OE Co‑Op in Innovative Medicine. You will support cross-functional Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven projects, gaining on-the-job experience with site leadership and OE tools.

The program runs 2027–2028, requires three years of undergrad with a 3.0+ GPA, and full-time on-site work for the duration. Expect exposure to dashboards and process improvement methodologies.