Head of Continuous Improvement Initiatives

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Phillips 66 Full time
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Director, Continuous Process Improvement plays a pivotal role in steering a team dedicated to fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement by establishing guidelines, benchmarks, and standards for tracking and evaluating outcomes. By leveraging Six Sigma principles and analytical techniques, this position will pinpoint, assess, and refine business operations to boost productivity, minimize expenses, and promote operational superiority.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with AES leadership to offer strategic guidance on the selection and prioritization of Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Oversee the Continuous Improvement roadmap and project pipeline.
  • Engage with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and expectations, ensuring alignment of the CI roadmap and initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Champion a CI mindset by adopting and implementing operational culture, providing training to the team on methodologies and tools.
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams to collect process-related data and insights, facilitating workshops and training sessions focused on process enhancement.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing business processes to uncover failure points, inefficiencies, simplification opportunities, and areas ripe for improvement utilizing analytics and industry best practices.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor ongoing process performance and evaluate the effects of process enhancements.
  • Serve as a leader, mentor, and coach in Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies, principles, values, philosophies, and tools that foster continuous improvement.
  • Create and maintain process documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to implement technological solutions that facilitate process optimization.
  • Drive innovation and the integration of new technologies to improve process automation and efficiency within the organization.
  • Assess functional team efficiency and quality, managing objectives; ensuring that the team and individuals grasp expectations and take necessary actions when required.
Required Qualifications:
  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 7 or more years of professional experience
  • 5 or more years of experience in continuous process improvement, process analysis, and/or ERP implementations
  • 7 or more years of experience in a managerial role
  • Proficiency in process mapping tools and methodologies
  • Demonstrated capability in lean principle tools/project management methodologies
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams
  • Strong influencing skills that foster collaborative environments
  • Robust analytical, presentation, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex data
  • Ability to excel in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Black Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant certifications
  • Experience with Signavio process mining tool implementations
  • Working knowledge of Power BI and RPA tools
  • Proven expertise in change management methodologies
Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, we prioritize providing access to high-quality programs and care for you and your family. Upholding a culture of well-being—physical, emotional, social, and financial—is vital for a high-performing organization. When we operate at our best, we are positioned to deliver outstanding results—both personally and professionally. Benefits for eligible full-time employees include:
  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 boasts over 140 years of experience in delivering the energy that empowers individuals to dream bigger and achieve more. We are dedicated to enhancing lives, and that is our commitment to our employees and communities. Our diverse teams, which reflect our identity, the environment we cultivate, and our collaborative efforts, sustain us. We have received recognition from the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor, and the Military Times for our ongoing commitment to inclusive practices and policies in hiring and retaining individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is founded on principles of safety, honor, and commitment. We define our cultural mindset as Our Energy in Action, characterized by four straightforward, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek diverse perspectives, and strive for excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and our efforts to address the world's energy needs today and in the future.

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