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J&J Family of Companies OPERATIONS ENGINEERING COOP in Gurabo, Puerto Rico

OPERATIONS ENGINEERING COOP - 2406207111W

Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Project Specialist! An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ .

The incumbent is responsible for improvements in the Operations areas using best practices and methodologies, Process Excellence tools and Key Performance Indicators. This includes 1) Lead the execution of projects, 2) Support a continuous improvement and lean culture. 3) Works with support groups and transactional areas to reduce cost, reduce inventory and create flow aligned to customer demand. Prioritizes and tracks the progress of projects and initiatives. Supports statistical analysis, and contributes to people engagement as a change management agent for new initiatives aligned to corporate through the use of best practices and tools, dashboards and scorecards, visual factory, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides support in continuous improvement, JJPS, and transformational Project planning, development, and implementation using best practices and Process Excellence tools.

  • Support strategies for product cost optimization covering areas such as waste reduction, changeover, capacity increase and cycle time reduction, streamline product flow and others.

  • Identifies and facilitates activities required for projects completion.

  • Engages people to a continuous improvement environment thru Kaizen teams, improvement ideas generation, Process Excellence certifications, and other activities.

  • Support the maintenance of site / area metrics dashboards / scorecards, performance reports, etc.

  • Supports the Managers and Supervisors in the day-to-day process activities related to Continuous Improvement

  • Observes all company policies, procedures, programs, systems, rules, and regulations at all times of all compliance areas including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Quality, Record Management, Human Resources, Security, and others, and encourage co-workers to do so.

  • Notifies any violation or deviation to their immediate supervisor or compliance area officer.

  • Attends applicable education and training programs and immediately advises supervisor if there are tasks or duties for which they are not accurately trained.

  • Participates in projects, programs, committees, and special activities that the company promotes geared toward establishing its strategic goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:

  • A minimum of bachelors degree is required, preferably in industrial engineering, and/or Process Excellence certifications are a plus.

  • In order to be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Legally authorized to work in the US and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (ex. H1-B, F-1).

  • Currently pursuing a University degree, completing minimum undergraduate sophomore year prior to internship or co-op start date.

  • Availability to work on site if the position requires it.

  • Availability to work full time (40 h/w) for the entire co-op or internship.

  • Having a graduation date after the contract end date.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing regulated industry; previous COOP and/or internship experience will be considered.

  • Experience performing scientific, manufacturing activities and/or project management.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project)

  • Technical writing skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish (both oral and written)

  • Leadership, time management, and project management skills

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Lean Methodology and other Process Excellence tools

  • Knowledge of Current Good manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Aseptic Techniques, Safety and Environmental requirements

  • Experience in Business Excellence and/or validation projects

  • Basic Financial knowledge

  • Proficiency in Minitab

  • Good analytical and diagnostic skills

Other:

  • This position requires working regular shift. Occasionally will be required to work extended hours and/or visiting all shifts.

  • Availability to travel inside and outside country up to 10% of the time.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Primary Location NA-US-Puerto Rico-Gurabo

Organization Janssen Ortho LLC (2162)

Job Function Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Req ID: 2406207111W

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