Ops CI Co‑op: Lean, Data‑Driven Improvement

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking an Operations Continuous Improvement Co‑Op for a one-year term. The role focuses on cross-functional process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

You will onboard to J&J OE tools, engage in mentorship, and present results to site leadership while driving safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year is required.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• Have a 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.
• Spanish and English proficiency preferred given site location and stakeholder base.

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 Why's, 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 Operations Tier 2 visual management boards and performance dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).
• Lead cross-functional team meetings and prepare clear status updates and presentation decks for collaborators and leadership.
• Supporting Continuous Improvement cultural initiatives

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking an Operations Continuous Improvement Co‑Op for a one-year term. The role focuses on cross-functional process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

You will onboard to J&J OE tools, engage in mentorship, and present results to site leadership while driving safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.