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Position Summary
The position is part of the Global Optimization team and will be responsible for leading development and deployment of work processes, scheduling, and optimization solutions as part of the broader Value Chain Optimization and Global Optimization efforts. The position will report to the Global Optimization Functional Lead for Scheduling and can be in Findlay, OH; San Antonio, TX; or Houston, TX.
The candidate will be critical to the success of the Global Optimization team, supporting initiatives around process and functional design, best practice identification and implementation, and assisting in the development of initiatives to close gaps. The candidate will have direct interaction with a wide array of organizations within MPC, MPLX, and third parties, with a focus on Logistics (such truck, rail, marine, pipeline) including work processes, applications, and data flows across the value chain.
An individual successful in this role will need to be able to leverage expertise and experience to enhance collaboration and buy-in across the footprint to enable initiative execution. The candidate will work closely with internal and external groups, and should be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, team oriented, and adaptable. The selected individual will expect to learn key business and technological parameters to find collaborative solutions between business and technology models.
This position is part of a job progression with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifies, develops, and leads initiatives to streamline operations, applications, and enhance productivity using proven process improvement methodologies. Work processes and applications assessed include logistics modeling, optimization, and scheduling across multiple modes of transport including truck, rail, marine (blue and brown water), and pipeline.
- Possesses a robust understanding of current processes in the value chain, assesses current processes, identifies inefficiencies and inconsistencies, 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. Assists with reviews and feedback with IT and third parties regarding scheduling or optimization application tool enhancements and development work.
- 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 oversight of business adoption and utilization of tools and systems to ensure that progress is maintained in accordance with overall VCO vision.
- Provides guidance, training, and support to teams on continuous improvement methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence. Coordinates training plans with other groups related to initiatives and ensures support is in place for long-term sustainment.
- Develops and presents compelling business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, to secure leadership buy-in. Communicates and manages initiative progress through direct collaboration and major milestone communication to leadership.
- Continuously monitors market trends, emerging technologies and best practices to drive innovation and elevate continuous improvement efforts.
- Leads and oversees day-to-day activities for logistics scheduling initiatives, ensuring accountability on identified initiatives.
Education and Experience Required:
P4: Process Optimization Lead
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Eight (8) years of related experience; including four (4) years of relevant experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
P5: Process Optimization Consultant
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Ten (10) years of related experience; including five (5) years of relevant experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Experience supervising small teams is preferred.
- Experience with multiple modes of transportation (truck, rail, marine, pipeline, etc.) and knowledge of applicable tools and systems preferred.
- Experience facilitating major project management or process design preferred.
Skills
- Strong understanding of scheduling systems and associated data management principals
- Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of organizations and levels
- Ability to learn quickly
- High attention to detail
- Problem solver, including implementing new and creative solutions to problems
- Strong collaboration and influence skills
- Process oriented thinker
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Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas
Job Requisition ID:
00015159
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
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.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
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