About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The VP Process Optimization identifies areas where improvements in efficiency, productivity, or quality can be made; owns the development and implementation of process changes that support the organization's strategy.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversees objectives related to improving process efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

• Identifies metrics and performance indicators and collects relevant data; tracks progress towards goals.

• Conducts root cause analysis to determine inefficiencies or weaknesses.

• Educates employees on process improvement initiatives and resulting process changes.

• Owns the analysis and testing of current processes and systems to determine effectiveness and efficiency.

• Owns data collection, root cause analysis of issues or problems, and develops and recommends solutions according to the current and future needs of the business.

• Directs process change implementation and testing, and evaluates changes to ensure they result in measurable organizational improvements.

• Develops and delivers training programs or presentations communicating process revisions to the organization.

• Develops and implements overarching operational strategies aimed at maximizing efficiency and productivity.

• Applies Six Sigma methodology to organizational processes.

• Has full authority for all Six Sigma business process improvement projects.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 or more years of experience.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Responsible for aligning departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.
• Develops policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to drive strategic direction.
• Decision-making skills.
• Planning skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
• Handles the most complex issues.
• Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate a group.
• Is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
• A master's degree may be preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Expected to travel 50% of the time.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Physical Activities
• Climbing stairs.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Environmental Conditions

• Quiet environment

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.