Production Planning Co-Op Spring 2027

Johnson & Johnson•Warsaw, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Co-Op will support the planning team with basic scheduling, data maintenance, reporting, and production follow-up activities. This role provides a college student with practical experience in manufacturing and supply chain planning while working under the guidance of experienced planners. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during the Co-Op period.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn production planning systems and processes are required.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and follow documented procedures and instructions is required.
Be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Remain actively enrolled in their academic program throughout the entire internship period.
Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
Should have a minimum GPA of 3
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

Basic understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, or production concepts through coursework or prior work experience is preferred.
Relevant coursework or project experience in supply chain, operations, inventory management, or data analysis.
Previous Co-Op, manufacturing, or office experience.
Exposure to SAP, ERP systems, or data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and updating weekly production schedules based on established priorities.
Create and update work orders in the planning system under the direction of a production planner.
Review basic material and inventory information and communicate potential shortages to the planning team.
Maintain planning data, spreadsheets, reports, and scheduling trackers.
Communicate production priorities and schedule updates to manufacturing partners.
Follow up on open work orders and help document schedule status.
Develop / support routine production planning metrics, including schedule attainment, inventory status, and work-in-process reporting.
Standardize with ERP SAP data checks and work order accuracy.
Help prepare purchase requisitions or material requests as directed.
Participate in planning meetings, improvement projects, and assigned training activities.
Follow all applicable safety, quality, compliance, and company policies.