This is a permanent position within our Project Apollo Department. We welcome candidates from across the NiSource footprint, with a preference for those based in Columbus, OH, though it is not a requirement.

Continuous Improvement Analyst

65,900.00 - 99,000.00 USD Annual

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Analyst will be responsible for managing initiatives supporting organizational efforts to drive continuous improvement.  With a strategic and operational focus, the analyst will play a crucial role with managing improvement initiatives and the deployment and oversight of program and processes, including tools, methods, training, and systems. The analyst will be responsible for preparing strategic analysis, developing solutions that drive operational excellence and making recommendations. The role will involve collaboration, as the analyst will be leading and serving as a resource for the continuous improvement team and business regarding analysis and visualization support, best practice review, overall strategy, improvement and implementation, and ongoing review of performance results. This role will have minimal oversight and supervision on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and develop action plans that support continuous improvement

• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions

• Manage strategic analysis in key areas to identify trends and provide data-driven insights and actions

• Cultivates and develops strategic working relationships with Manager and Director levels in the organization.

• Continuous evaluation of process, data, timeline effectiveness to provide recommendations on increasing effectiveness of results

• Monitor, measure and analyze process performance on a continual basis to identify data-driven opportunities for improvement

• Define, monitor, measure and improve organizational metrics for the organization on an ongoing basis

• Partner with continuous improvement team and business on improvement strategies that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence performance across various processes and departments

• Provide recommendations on the development of performance reporting and dashboards, empowering stakeholders to make data-informed decisions on less complex opportunities

• Develop crisp, polished, presentations that can be used to communicate performance and present data and information in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.

• Independently research and apply leading continuous improvement and lean methodologies and tools

• Maintain involvement and understanding of high value best practice (internal and external) that are shared with business partners to enhance quality, compliance, efficiency, and safety

• Demonstrates the ability to challenge the status quo and encourage break-through thinking to ensure continuous improvement is implemented in a manner that supports NiSource goals

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree

• 2+ years work experience in strategy, continuous improvement, data analytics, operations, finance, or related functional area  

• Proven ability to facilitate multiple projects/tasks while meeting deadlines with quality

• Ability to conduct workshops, influence decisions and facilitate discussions with leadership

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively network and build strategic partnerships, both internal and external

• Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis (forward thinking) to work product

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to promote change

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience with a BI Software and visualization tool, such as Tableau

• Experience interpreting and communicating advanced data sets and analysis

• Knowledge of utility operations (i.e., gas, electric, construction, engineering)

• Certification in Change Management and/or Project Management certification

• Six Sigma or LEAN certification or experience in continuous improvements methodologies

Physical Demands

Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst

77,400.00 - 116,200.00 USD Annual

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Senior Analyst will be responsible for leading initiatives supporting organizational efforts to drive continuous improvement.  With a strategic and operational focus, the senior analyst will play a crucial role with leading improvement initiatives and the development, deployment and oversight of program and processes, including tools, methods, training, and systems. The senior analyst will be responsible for preparing strategic analysis, developing solutions that drive operational excellence and making recommendations to leadership. The role will involve strong collaboration, as the senior will be leading and serving as a key resource for the business regarding analysis and visualization support, best practice review, overall strategy, improvement and implementation, and ongoing review of performance results. This role will have minimal oversight and supervision on a daily basis.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to continuous improvement, business management, data analytics, engineering, or other relevant area

• 2-5 yrs work experience in strategy, continuous improvement, data analytics, operations, finance, or related functional area

• Ability to conduct workshops, influence decisions and facilitate discussions with leadership

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively network and build strategic partnerships, both internal and external

• Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis (forward thinking) to work product

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to promote change

Proven ability to facilitate multiple projects/tasks while meeting deadlines with quality 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience with a BI Software and visualization tool, such as Tableau

• Experience interpreting and communicating advanced data sets and analysis

• Knowledge of utility operations (i.e., gas, electric, construction, engineering)

• Certification in Change Management and/or Project Management certification

• Six Sigma certification or experience in continuous improvements

Lead Continuous Improvement Analyst

91,000.00 - 136,600.00 USD Annual

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Lead will be responsible for leading initiatives supporting organizational efforts to drive continuous improvement.  With a strategic and operational focus, the lead will play a crucial role with leading improvement initiatives and the development, deployment and oversight of program and processes, including tools, methods, training, and systems. The lead will be responsible for preparing strategic analysis, developing solutions that drive operational excellence and making recommendations to leadership. The role will involve strong collaboration, as the lead will be leading and serving as a key resource for the business regarding analysis and visualization support, best practice review, overall strategy, improvement and implementation, and ongoing review of performance results. This role will have minimal oversight and supervision on a daily basis.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to continuous improvement, business management, data analytics, engineering, or other relevant area

• 4-6 yrs work experience in strategy, continuous improvement, data analytics, operations, finance, or related functional area

• Proven ability to facilitate multiple projects/tasks while meeting deadlines with quality

• Ability to conduct workshops, influence decisions and facilitate discussions with leadership

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively network and build strategic partnerships, both internal and external

• Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis (forward thinking) to work product

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to promote change

• Six Sigma certification or experience in continuous improvements

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience with a BI Software and visualization tool, such as Tableau

• Experience interpreting and communicating advanced data sets and analysis

• Knowledge of utility operations (i.e., gas, electric, construction, engineering)

• Certification in Change Management and/or Project Management certification

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$91,000.00 - $136,600.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-09-18

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-10-09

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.