OPEX Co-Op: Lean Six Sigma Data-Driven Ops (Onsite)

Johnson & Johnson; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking a one-year Co-Op in Operational Excellence to support cross-functional improvement projects. You will use Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, with formal onboarding to J&J OE tools and site leadership presentations.

You will collect and analyze metrics, develop countermeasures, and maintain standard work 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

Power BI

Tableau

Data visualization

Education

Undergraduate Freshman year required

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field

3+ years of undergraduate study completed

GPA 3.0 or higher

Eligible for one-year Co-Op assignment

On-site availability in Gurabo for full term

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking a one-year Co-Op in Operational Excellence to support cross-functional improvement projects. You will use Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, with formal onboarding to J&J OE tools and site leadership presentations.

You will collect and analyze metrics, develop countermeasures, and maintain standard work and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).