Continuous Improvement Specialist

at  Parkland Corporation

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EDUCATION:

University level post-secondary education in Business Administration, Engineering and/or Computer Sciences.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of experience in an Operational Process Improvement role (preferably within the Downstream oil and gas industry)
• Demonstrated project management experience with a concentration on process management/improvement as an asset
• Experience using Six Sigma methodologies and practices to solve real life business problems
• Six Sigma Black Belt would be an asset
• Advanced Excel and Visio Skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a focus on the facilitation of meetings and project teams.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Advanced leadership skills with a focus on building collaborative working relationships, influencing change, and driving results for business efficiencies.
• Experience in a consulting role (internal or external)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to travel 20-25%
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• Conduct preliminary investigations aimed at growing knowledge surrounding existing operational processes conducted within the normal course of business at Parkland and identifying waste, duplication, and inefficiencies within the process.
• Lead projects through the facilitation of working sessions and meetings with identified key business stakeholders/process owners to drive discussions surrounding current practices and opportunities for improvement based on identified gaps.
• Document existing state and future state processes, procedures, policies, and cross functional work flows as derived from project meetings and discussions.
• Identify data driven solutions focused on areas of opportunity for improvement within identified process for review with key business partners.
• Partner in the development of metrics required to validate implemented process improvements as required.
• Build strong and collaborative working relationships with business partners and project teams.
• Influence the implementation of identified change as demonstrated through enhanced abilities to present new ideas/process improvement recommendations to team players who may be resistant to change.