OPEX Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Gurabo, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This one‑year Co‑Op provides a structured, hands‑on opportunity to support Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo. The Operational Excellence Co‑Op will contribute to cross‑functional improvement projects that drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency using Lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven problem solving. The role includes formal onboarding to J&J OE tools, mentorship, and opportunities to present results to site leadership.

Requirements

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.
Strong analytical capability and comfort working with data; proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma concepts; coursework or practical project experience preferred.
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Exposure to process mapping, time studies, and basic statistical tools (Minitab or equivalent) advantageous.
Problem‑solving mindset and data‑driven decision approach.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective cross‑functional collaborator.
Self‑starter with good time management and ability to prioritize competing tasks.
Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Spanish and English proficiency preferred given site location and stakeholder base.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulated environments and quality frameworks (e.g., cGMP, ISO).
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.

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).