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Advanced Project Manager, Continuous Improvement

Advanced Project Manager, Continuous Improvement

Pilot CompanyKnoxville, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Advanced Project Manager, Continuous Improvement

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

This Black Belt position will be focused on driving continuous improvement by leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, develop improvement strategies, and drive operational excellence.

  • Lead lean six sigma projects with measured benefits
  • Manage complex, cross-functional projects following the DMAIC approach and continuous improvement best practices
  • Perform statistical analysis to identify opportunities, complete projects, and influence business decisions such as hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control
  • Mentor and coach green belts within department and across the organization to ensure the best lean six sigma tools and methodologies are being utilized through every step of the DMAIC phase to maximize successful outcomes
  • Facilitate training for yellow belts and green belts across the organization
  • Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and guide lean six sigma practices for the organization
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success and alignment
  • Ensure successful rollout and results of new projects and processes
  • Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
  • Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business analytics, business management, engineering, or information technology required
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in lean six sigma required
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
  • Advanced analytical skills required (Excel, Tableau, or other)
  • Intermediate Tableau or Power BI experience preferred
  • Intermediate project management skills required
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to effectively lead project teams, meetings, and Kaizen events
  • Ability to train and teach lean six sigma concepts across the organization
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with different levels of the organization to complete projects
  • Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
  • Additional Information

  • Travel required less than 25%
  • This position is onsite in Knoxville, TN.
  • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
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