OPEX Co-Op: Lean Six Sigma Data-Driven Ops

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, seeks a one-year Operational Excellence Co‑Op (Jan 2027–Jan 2028) to support Lean Six Sigma initiatives and data‑driven problem solving. The role offers formal onboarding to J&J OE tools, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership.

You will analyze operational metrics, develop countermeasures, and create standard work, value stream maps, and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).

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

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Process mapping

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Completed 3 years of undergraduate study

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, seeks a one-year Operational Excellence Co‑Op (Jan 2027–Jan 2028) to support Lean Six Sigma initiatives and data‑driven problem solving. The role offers formal onboarding to J&J OE tools, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership.

You will analyze operational metrics, develop countermeasures, and create standard work, value stream maps, and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).