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Position Summary:

The Process Optimization Lead position is part of Global Optimization organization and will be based out of Findlay, OH or San Antonio, TX. This position will play a key role in leading the transformation of MPC’s commercial business process across all commodities, planning cycles, and value optimization, while supporting the Value Chain Optimization (VCO) vision.

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. Coordinates commercial business processes including demand forecasting, allocation management, pricing, and other critical support processes.

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 such as consultants, business subject-matter-experts (SMEs), and IT to develop requirements, functional design documentation, align with the master data management vision, market sensing data, and lead the solutions to ensure initiatives align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable results. Additionally, collaborates with Value Chain Optimization and business SMEs to focus on transforming critical support processes across all commodities, geographic regions, and time series.

Collects and analyzes performance data to track progress, identifies trends, and supports informed decision-making.

Leads project modernization efforts while measuring and monitoring project milestones including business adoption, process changes, and implementation. 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.

Ensures alignment between business needs and technology solutions, making sure they support MPC’s VCO vision and IT standards.

Fosters a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to established governance processes

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Eight (8) years of related experience; including four (4) years of relevant experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with Commercial business processes including demand forecasting, allocation management, marketing, and pricing preferred.

Skills:

Process Improvement Mindset

Analytical

Collaboration

Leading Work Teams

Project Management

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00015237

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.

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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.