The J&J Supply Chain is an integrated, global supply chain that serves the needs of the 1 billion people who use J&J products each and every day around the world.  We manufacture more than 26 billion product units per year, from raw component sourcing to end product distribution as efficiently and effectively as possible with high quality, compliance and service performance.  Our supply chain organization makes up 45% of all J&J employees, and includes 125 internal manufacturing plants, manages 581 external manufacturers, utilizes 459 distribution centers, partners with over 3,700 direct suppliers, produces over 300,000 sku’s. 

Job Description

The Co-op in our Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson could work in a variety of functional areas and roles across the Supply Chain organization including but not limited to the following:

• Planning Analysts
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Regulatory Compliance/Quality Engineers
• Program Management Office Associates
• Associate Engineers
• Associate Facilitators
• Project Engineers
• Operations Associates
• Supply Chain Associates

As an Engineering Co-op you will:

• Perform Engineering projects and other work in support of the manufacturing.
• Support projects via technical skills, management skills, and communication to accomplish project analysis, experimental work, troubleshooting, documentation, project coordination and management.
• Support your assigned functional area by performing engineering investigations, performing or overseeing projects or segments of projects in assessment, design, engineering, implementation, validation and documentation. 
• Drive continuous improvement behind Lean/Six Sigma projects, cost improvement projects, critical supply inventory tracking, and operations metrics tracking on a site, regional, and global level.
• Assist in performing analysis of the movement of people, processes, and products, throughout the distribution center, monitor current processes, identify and analyze gaps, and develop process improvements. 
• Gather and interpret process data to implement improvements in cycle time, yield, or quality.
• Participate or conduct in troubleshooting efforts by analysis and correction of both chemical and mechanical operating problems to maintain or improve existing site operations.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports, as needed, to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Maintain process surveillance programs on issues such as process control, yields, cycle times, quality, and change over.

The Co-op roles are filled based on individual company and business needs in all 3 of our sectors at locations across the island including:

• McNeil Healthcare - Las Piedras
• Ethicon - San Lorenzo & Guaynabo
• Johnson & Johnson Vision - Añasco
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals - Gurabo & Manati

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be legally authorized to work in Puerto Rico and the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred.
• Be actively enrolled pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills and leadership qualities are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently within a matrix environment where tight timelines exist.
• Previous intern or co-op experience is preferred. 
• Candidate must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) during the duration of the co-op position.

Our preferred majors are, but are not limited to: 

• Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, Computer/Software)

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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