Engineering Operational Specialist

JLL•San Lorenzo, PR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Operations Specialist - Continuous Improvement is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements across operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance. This role combines analytical expertise with hands-on problem-solving to drive operational excellence. The position will oversee Ethicon Operations, located in San Lorenzo.

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Responsibilities

Perform equipment and area assessments according to JLL procedures - Facility Condition Assessment (FCA).
Conduct field audits based on work order execution and operational performance.
Develop comprehensive equipment spare parts lists to ensure maintenance readiness.
Implement Engineering Controls to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Drive Good Saves investigations and ensure timely closures.
Complete work order revision and closures to maintain accurate records and accountability.
Monitor and support Key Performance Indicator (KPI) adherence, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and recovery plans.
Support actions to achieve Glidepath savings and cost reduction targets.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of current operational processes and workflows.
Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement across operations.
Support mapping of current state processes and design future state processes.
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions to automate manual processes.
Assess current technology stack and identify enhancement opportunities.
Lead cross-functional improvement projects from inception to completion.
Facilitate workshops and improvement sessions to engage teams in problem-solving.
Support Continuous Improvement (CI) culture to achieve 100% Small Step Better (SSB) participation.
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to identify and address systemic issues.
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership with data-driven insights.
Develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process guides.
Create job plans for routine and complex maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of process improvements, lessons learned, and best practices.
Ensure all documentation is current, accessible, and aligned with industry standards.
Train staff in new processes and procedures to ensure successful adoption.
Provide Technology Training: Educate teams on new systems and tools.
Build management capabilities within the team to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop training materials, job aids, and reference guides to support ongoing learning.
Perform any additional tasks assigned to meet evolving business needs and operational requirements.
Support strategic initiatives and special projects as directed by management.
Participate in emergency response procedures and business continuity planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.