Lead Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Overview:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and will be focused on assessing existing processes to determine the tools that are available to create efficiencies or automate as appropriate. This role will have significant interactions with the Operations accounting team, IT team, and other groups within the Controller’s organization.

Key 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.

• 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.

• Provides Quorum support to the Operations accounting team when the TIPS Superuser is unavailable or when a project requires extensive testing and support needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Eight (8) Years of related experience; including four (4) years of relevant experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of IT applications is preferred
• Knowledge of midstream oil and gas is preferred
• Travel up to 10%

Skills/Competencies

Authentic Communicator, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvements, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Influencing Others, Project Management, Risk Management

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Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.