Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Findlay, OH

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About The Position

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Position Summary The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a key member of the CCM Systems Process Excellence team and is dedicated to advancing process and system improvements within the Commercial organization. This role is instrumental in driving cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity, and innovation. By closely collaborating with business teams and IT, the Continuous Improvement Specialist assists with the design, testing, and implementation of solutions that align with strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include managing change, validating system enhancements, mitigating risks, capturing business value, tracking performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Six (6) or more years of related experience; including three (3) years of relevant experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Commercial Systems and SAFe Agile methodology is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and leads initiatives to streamline operations and enhance productivity using proven process improvement methodologies.
• Assesses current processes, identifies inefficiencies, and uncovers opportunities for improvement to drive operational excellence.
• Support testing and validation of system enhancements to ensure successful feature implementation and completion
• Assist with development and maintenance of effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment across initiatives
• Partners with teams across the organization to implement data driven solutions, track progress, and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Leads and supports change management efforts related to process improvements, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder engagement.
• Identifies and assesses potential risks in process changes and improvement initiatives, develops mitigation strategies, and actively manages risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborates with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable results.
• Collects and analyzes performance data to track progress, identifies trends, and supports informed decision-making.
• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for ongoing initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize outcomes.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to teams on continuous improvement methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Develops and presents compelling business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, to secure leadership buy-in.
• Continuously monitors market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and elevate continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior