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Business Excellence Co-Op at Johnson & Johnson

Kendall Kelly

APPLY HERE: https://jobs.jnj.com/en/jobs/2406165188w/business-excellence-co-op/

DESCRIPTION

An apprenticeship is designed to integrate academic study with related on-the-job experience. This job is temporary in nature. There is no commitment for full time employment after the completion of program; however, internship and Co-Op programs should primarily be utilized as a strategic feeder to full-time recruitment efforts. Apprenticeships are common in functions such as: IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, General Management, or General Administration.

Process Excellence co-ops will support the Process Excellence department meet is objectives in line with overall plant and company OGSM’s (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Metrics).

QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

Under general direction, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position

  • Duties and responsibilities will vary and will be determined by functional supervisors. There is no commitment for full time employment after the completion of the apprenticeship; however, internship and CoOp programs should primarily be utilized as a strategic feeder to fulltime recruitment efforts. Candidates will be assigned to a supervisor who will provide guidance during work assignment and complete a written evaluation at the end of the experience. Apprentice should be enrolled in an academic program in an accredited institution (technical/ nontechnical) for the duration of their assignment. On the job training should relate to the apprentice’s field of study. Apprentice may work a full time or part time schedule. Apprentice may receive credits, certifications or fulfill requirements for graduation through an apprenticeship period.
  • Supporting Master Black Belt, Industrial Engineers and Process Excellence Manager
  • Aiding setup and participating in Lean Training
  • Implementing and supporting plant kanbans
  • Improving plant visuals
  • Updating process flows
  • Updating Value stream maps
  • Implementing and improving visual metrics in the building
  • Performing work studies
  • Identifying and reducing waste
  • Process Improvement support (Kaizens)
  • Aiding in plant preparation for site visitors
  • Aiding in preparation for Awards ceremonies
  • Supporting Plant betterment suggestion scheme
  • Supporting supplier projects
  • Supporting Lean Maturity Assessments
  • Provide updates to SOPs, drawings, etc. following appropriate change control. 
  • Support additional facilities soft services (Security, general building & safety improvements)
  • Executes projects that increase process efficiencies, reduce cycle time, cost, and improve overall quality of execution within assigned department using project management methodologies (I.E. FPX).
  • Makes significant improvements in the assigned areas by using process excellence methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).
  • Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes.
  • May assist in creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
  • Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results.
  • Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001).
  • Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
  • For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
  • Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Performs other duties assigned as needed

SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

  • Generally, Requires 0-2 Years Work Experience
  • Ideally studying Industrial Engineering, junior year preferred
  • Must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during each co-0p rotation.

SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS *

  • Requires fluency in English; must have excellent ability to write in English and Spanish. 
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio and Minitab knowledge is highly desirable.
  • Ability to assess issues and opportunities, establish priorities, and act with a sense of urgency.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office PC applications.
  • Ability to use Igrafix an advantage
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Business partnering skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Ability to learn new tasks quickly, coordinate multiple inter-related activities, and have good organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, business partnering skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Ability to learn new tasks quickly, coordinate multiple inter-related activities
  • Have good organizational skills.