OPEX Co‑Op: Lean Six Sigma & Data Analytics

2162-Janssen Ortho LLC Legal Entity; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

On‑site Co‑Op

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a one‑year OPEX Co‑Op in Gurabo, PR, to support Operational Excellence initiatives. The role emphasizes lean tools, data analysis, and cross‑functional teamwork to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

The program includes onboarding, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership, with on‑site full‑time hours and a strong focus on cGMP compliance.

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

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Process mapping

Time studies

Minitab

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Completed at least 3 years of undergraduate study

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a one‑year OPEX Co‑Op in Gurabo, PR, to support Operational Excellence initiatives. The role emphasizes lean tools, data analysis, and cross‑functional teamwork to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

The program includes onboarding, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership, with on‑site full‑time hours and a strong focus on cGMP compliance.