Operations Continuous Improvement Co‑Op

About the role

This one‑year co‑op provides a hands‑on opportunity to support continuous improvement initiatives at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo. You will work on cross‑functional projects that enhance 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 improvement opportunities.
• 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).
• Lead cross‑functional team meetings and prepare status updates and presentation decks for leadership.

Required profile

• Completed at least freshman year of an accredited university; third‑year or higher.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work full‑time onsite in Gurabo for the full term (August‑December 2026).
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Required skills

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