Operational Excellence Co‑Op – Process Improvement

About the role

This one‑year, full‑time Co‑Op supports Operational Excellence initiatives at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo. You will work on cross‑functional improvement projects that drive safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency using Lean, Six Sigma and data‑driven problem solving.

Key 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 opportunities and quantify impact.
• Assist in root‑cause analysis, develop countermeasures and track implementation.
• Create and update standard work, value‑stream and process maps.
• Design, build and maintain visual management boards and performance dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).
• Facilitate cross‑functional team meetings and prepare status updates and presentation decks for leadership.

Required profile

• Completed at least three years of undergraduate study (rising senior) in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Eligible for a one‑year on‑site Co‑Op in Gurabo.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving orientation and effective communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience with data‑visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Exposure to process mapping, time studies and basic statistical tools (e.g., Minitab).