An exciting career awaits you 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 Value Chain Optimization – Refinery Scheduling is seeking a Process Optimization Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert for VCO vision for Refinery Scheduling. This role involves assisting the VCO - Refinery Economics and Planning Teams in addressing gaps and adopting new continuous improvement processes and tools. The candidate will support additional initiatives around process and functional design, best practice implementation, and development of initiatives to close gaps. The position will report to the Refinery Scheduling Manager for Process Excellence and can be located at any MPC office-based location or worksite with Findlay as the preferred location. Up to 15% travel can be expected. The selected candidate will have direct interaction with a wide array of organizations within MPC, MPLX, and third parties, with a focus on work processes, applications, and data flows across the value chain. The candidate will work closely with internal and external groups, and should be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, team oriented, and adaptable. 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 will center on the refinery scheduling portion of the value chain. + Possesses a robust understanding of the VCO vision for Refinery Scheduling, assesses current processes, identifies inefficiencies and inconsistencies, and uncovers opportunities for improvement to drive refinery scheduling 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 process and 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. + 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. + Monitors market trends, emerging technologies and best practices to drive innovation and elevate continuous improvement efforts. + Leads and oversees day-to-day activities, ensuring accountability on identified initiatives. + Leverages expertise and experience to enhance collaboration and buy-in across the footprint to enable initiative execution. + Learns key business and technological parameters to find collaborative solutions between business and technology models. + Coordinates training plans with other groups related to initiatives and ensures support is in place for long-term sustainment. Education and Experience + Bachelor's Degree required + Eight (8) years of related experience; including four (4) years of relevant experience + Preference for experience with Aspen Technologies (such as APS/MBO/PIMS) or equivalent technologies around scheduling / blending / planning. Skills Authentic Communicator Business Acumen Business Process Improvements Change Management Continuous Improvement Mindset Critical Thinking Data Analysis Influencing Others Project Management Risk Management Location: Findlay, OH – Preferred San Antonio, TX, Houston TX and all MPC Refinery Locations may be considered Relocation: Yes Estimated Travel: 15% As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Findlay, Ohio Additional locations: Anacortes WA Refinery, Canton, Ohio, Catlettsburg KY Refinery, Detroit MI Refinery, El Paso TX Refinery, Galveston Bay Refinery, Garyville LA Refinery, Houston, Texas, Kenai AK Refinery, Los Angeles CA Refinery, Mandan ND Refinery, Robinson IL Refinery, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas, St Paul Park MN Refinery Job Requisition ID: 00018397 Location Address: 539 S Main St Education: 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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . 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 . 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 https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 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. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.