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Operations Support Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, supply chain, or operations management. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent or directly STEM-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in logistics, tech, and healthcare actively hire OPT candidates for these roles.
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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 jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, conduct and provides technical leadership towards the identification of the causes for non-conformances and process, failures and for the implementation of the remedial, corrective and preventive actions thus assuring process performance and compliance against Site QSR, GMP and ISO requirements for the entire Business Unit manufacturing process. Responsible for overseeing the Non Conformance Report (NRs) and Corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) and Audit Observations.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate NRs as required.
- Perform the investigations in ETQ for NRs/CAPAs and Audit Observations for Operations.
- Plan and execute product disposition.
- Plan and Execute actions related to NC/CAPA & Audit Observations. Close the investigations and Product Dispositions on time.
- Identify and escalate to Operations Managers any compliance issues and their potential impact across the franchise so that they can be effectively resolved.
- Review and analyses quality trends with the manufacturing team. Considering the quality trends provides direction in terms of setting work priorities for process enhancement.
- Provide guidance to manufacturing supervisors to ensure that effective in-depth investigations are performed.
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross functional, multilevel technical teams to assure causes of non-conformance are identified and understood and that sound corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
- Evaluation of the implemented corrective and preventive actions against trends to assess effectiveness of the same.
- Lead investigations of the negative trends and in alignment with the Process Engineer and the Manufacturing Manager, facilities the implementation process.
- Analysis of data and based on the trends recommends actions for process, equipment and system improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree is required. Bachelors Degree in Science or Business Administration is preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in NC/CAPA & Audits Observations process is required.
- Regulated medical device operation preferred.
- Experience in a quality role within the manufacturing industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR and global medical device regulations and standards is required (including but not limited to MDD, MDR Regulations, International standards ISO 13485, ISO 14971, JPAL, Canadian, and Brazil Regulations).
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) Must have thorough knowledge in QSR, GMP, ISO, knowledge in applied statistics and failure mode analysis techniques.
- Proficient in the preparation of technical reports and presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Requires good negotiation skills.
- Entails heavy interaction with technical peers and manufacturing associates, in operations in the mainland.
- Position requires leadership skills, teamwork, initiative, creativity, assertiveness, attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
- May requires working / visiting all shifts and working irregular hours.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
- CAPA Investigations
- CAPA Management
- CAPA Processes
- CAPA System
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Preferred Skills:
- Accelerating
- Analytical Reasoning
- Coaching
- Communication
- Facility Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Lean Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
- Problem Management
- Project Engineering
- Project Schedule
- Report Writing
- Safety-Oriented
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
- Technologically Savvy

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 jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, conduct and provides technical leadership towards the identification of the causes for non-conformances and process, failures and for the implementation of the remedial, corrective and preventive actions thus assuring process performance and compliance against Site QSR, GMP and ISO requirements for the entire Business Unit manufacturing process. Responsible for overseeing the Non Conformance Report (NRs) and Corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) and Audit Observations.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate NRs as required.
- Perform the investigations in ETQ for NRs/CAPAs and Audit Observations for Operations.
- Plan and execute product disposition.
- Plan and Execute actions related to NC/CAPA & Audit Observations. Close the investigations and Product Dispositions on time.
- Identify and escalate to Operations Managers any compliance issues and their potential impact across the franchise so that they can be effectively resolved.
- Review and analyses quality trends with the manufacturing team. Considering the quality trends provides direction in terms of setting work priorities for process enhancement.
- Provide guidance to manufacturing supervisors to ensure that effective in-depth investigations are performed.
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross functional, multilevel technical teams to assure causes of non-conformance are identified and understood and that sound corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
- Evaluation of the implemented corrective and preventive actions against trends to assess effectiveness of the same.
- Lead investigations of the negative trends and in alignment with the Process Engineer and the Manufacturing Manager, facilities the implementation process.
- Analysis of data and based on the trends recommends actions for process, equipment and system improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree is required. Bachelors Degree in Science or Business Administration is preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in NC/CAPA & Audits Observations process is required.
- Regulated medical device operation preferred.
- Experience in a quality role within the manufacturing industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR and global medical device regulations and standards is required (including but not limited to MDD, MDR Regulations, International standards ISO 13485, ISO 14971, JPAL, Canadian, and Brazil Regulations).
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) Must have thorough knowledge in QSR, GMP, ISO, knowledge in applied statistics and failure mode analysis techniques.
- Proficient in the preparation of technical reports and presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Requires good negotiation skills.
- Entails heavy interaction with technical peers and manufacturing associates, in operations in the mainland.
- Position requires leadership skills, teamwork, initiative, creativity, assertiveness, attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
- May requires working / visiting all shifts and working irregular hours.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
- CAPA Investigations
- CAPA Management
- CAPA Processes
- CAPA System
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Preferred Skills:
- Accelerating
- Analytical Reasoning
- Coaching
- Communication
- Facility Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Lean Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
- Problem Management
- Project Engineering
- Project Schedule
- Report Writing
- Safety-Oriented
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
- Technologically Savvy
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Support Specialist
Confirm your OPT dates before applying
Operations teams often need someone who can start within two to four weeks. Have your EAD card in hand or your OPT approval notice ready to share so hiring managers know your exact authorization window before scheduling interviews.
Highlight process improvement experience
Operations Support roles value candidates who have streamlined workflows or reduced inefficiencies. Quantify your impact with metrics wherever possible. Specifics like reducing processing time by 20 percent signal operational maturity that recruiters prioritize over general experience.
Target STEM OPT-eligible job postings
If your degree is in a STEM field, focus on roles posted under SOC codes tied to operations research, industrial engineering, or management science. These classifications support a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you significantly more runway after initial OPT.
Address OPT proactively in your cover letter
Operations hiring managers are logistics-minded people. Briefly state your authorization type, your current end date, and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Removing ambiguity early keeps your application moving through the pipeline without unnecessary delays.
Demonstrate systems and tools proficiency
Familiarity with ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle, ticketing systems, or data analysis tools makes you immediately useful. Operations teams rarely have time for lengthy onboarding, so concrete technical skills reduce perceived risk for employers evaluating OPT candidates.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every company that posts an Operations Support role will sponsor or accommodate OPT students. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship history and OPT eligibility so you spend your limited job search time on employers already open to your situation.
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Do Operations Support Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or applied mathematics, and the role involves applying those skills directly, it can qualify. Your DSO and employer must both agree the role is related to your STEM degree before you file for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Operations Support Specialist jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Operations Support roles by employer sponsorship history and OPT eligibility. General job boards surface thousands of postings without filtering for work authorization, meaning you can spend weeks applying to roles where OPT is a dealbreaker. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork.
What industries hire Operations Support Specialists on OPT most frequently?
Logistics and supply chain companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and technology companies consistently hire for Operations Support roles and have established processes for onboarding OPT employees. These industries tend to have the internal HR infrastructure to handle EAD verification and the compliance requirements that come with hiring international students.
Can I switch employers while on OPT as an Operations Support Specialist?
Yes. OPT is tied to your degree field, not your specific employer. You can change jobs as long as the new role is directly related to your major field of study and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. You do not need to file new paperwork with USCIS for an employer change during standard OPT, but STEM OPT extension holders must file a new I-983 training plan with the new employer.
What should I include on my resume to appeal to Operations Support employers as an OPT student?
Lead with your authorization status and EAD validity dates near your contact information so recruiters do not have to ask. In your experience section, emphasize workflow documentation, cross-functional coordination, data tracking, and any tools like Excel, Salesforce, or ERP systems you have used. Operations teams value reliability and precision, so concrete outcomes with measurable results carry more weight than broad responsibility descriptions.
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