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Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2026

About the role

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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.

  

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.
  • 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
  • Experience with Commercial Systems and SAFe Agile methodology is preferred

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00020087

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com