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Job Function:
Career Programs
Job Sub Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
Job Category:
Career Program
All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for Manufacturing Operations Continuous Improvement Co-Op to be in Gurabo, PR.
- The typical Co-op term is from January to December, 2026
- Full time requirement (40 hours per week)
Purpose:
The incumbent is responsible to make significant improvements in the assigned areas by the use of best practices and methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma). This includes the execution of projects, coaching belts and contributing to continuous improvement environment to promote lean culture. Work in conjunction with operations, support groups and transactional areas to reduce cost, reduce inventory and create flow aligned to customer demand, by eliminating non value added activities. Develop current and future state value stream mapping (VSM) for the assigned areas, prioritized job jar and track progress of projects execution plan. Support the organization and the Operations Continuous Improvement group in any initiative to improve processes through; kaizen teams, 6S, dashboards, scorecards, visual aids, standard works, checklists, time studies etc. The incumbent candidate should be able to communicate properly and influence others.
You will be responsible for:
- Execute continuous improvement projects using methodologies.
- Support the creation of VSM, prioritized job jar, project plan and updates (continuous improvement cycle).
- Support the creation and implementations of Leader standard works.
- Engage people thru kaizen teams, improvement ideas generation, and other improvement activities.
- Support / Coach certification projects, such as Yellow Belt.
- Supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives; Lean Maturity Assessments benchmark activities, etc.
- Support the maintenance and creation of site, area dashboards, scorecards, visuals, etc.
- Contribute in departmental objectives, such as: create / update databases and metrics, track progress on Operations projects, assist on trainings, certification programs, communication meetings, educational material, etc.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at accredited University is required.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
- Previous Internship/Coop and/or Academic Research experience preferred. Previous work experience in pharmaceutical industry or related fields of research is a plus. Extracurricular experience such as a student association membership on a related field is a must.
- The position requires employee to be fluent in Spanish and English and must have excellent ability to write in English and Spanish; must exercise judgment on the resolution of production problems to meet company standards for quality, cost and critical success factors.
- The position requires being proficient in the use of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Minitab statistical software knowledge is highly desirable. Basic Statistical and cost analysis skills are highly desirable.
- Works effectively and collaboratively with cross functional areas. Ability to assess issues and opportunities, establish priorities, takes ownership and act with a sense of urgency. The candidate must show sense of urgency, initiative, team work and collaboration and Integrity & Credo Based Actions.
- 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.
Ineligibility for severance.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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