OPEX Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson•Anasco, PR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Co-Op is a one-year development program within a world-class medical device manufacturing environment. This role supports business performance improvement by applying Lean Manufacturing, data analytics, and structured problem-solving techniques to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Compliance, and Culture (SQDCC). The Co-Op will work closely with manufacturing and business leaders to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, optimize processes, and drive sustainable results across the Vision value stream.

Requirements

Completion of at least the fourth year of an accredited undergraduate program.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
Expected graduation date after July 2028.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, and advanced formulas.
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Waste Elimination, and Daily Management Systems.
Basic understanding of statistics, process management, project management, and manufacturing operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of FDA, GMP, or ISO 13485 requirements.
Understanding of OEE, SPC, Cp/Cpk, and process validation concepts.
Experience with SQL, Python, Power Query, Power Automate, or digital manufacturing technologies.
Lean Six Sigma certification or related continuous improvement training.

Responsibilities

Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, Gemba walks, Value Stream Mapping, and waste reduction activities.
Analyze manufacturing performance metrics such as throughput, cycle time, OEE, yield, scrap, defects, downtime, inventory, and WIP.
Assist with line balancing, capacity planning, labor optimization, and production flow improvements.
Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, A3 Thinking, and DMAIC.
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Minitab, Visio, and other analytics tools.
Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives through data analytics and process monitoring.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Technical Operations teams.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Johnson & Johnson quality requirements.
Present project findings, recommendations, and business impact to site leadership.
Support deployment and sustainment of Operational Excellence standards and the Vision Supply Chain Operating System (VSCOS).

Benefits

Inclusion in a world-class medical device manufacturing environment.
Opportunity to apply Lean Manufacturing, data analytics, and structured problem-solving techniques.
Work closely with manufacturing and business leaders.
Drive sustainable results across the Vision value stream.
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Partner with various operational teams.
Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
Present project findings to site leadership.
Support deployment and sustainment of Operational Excellence standards.