Jeff Heslop

Experience

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  General Motors

  Mar 1976 - Dec 1978

  Production Engineer

  General Motors - Delco MoraineMaintained plant HVAC, scrubbers, and water treatment.At General Motors, we’re known for building cars, trucks and SUVs, but what we really build means so much more. We build relationships, opportunities, hope and memories. And together we’re going to build tomorrow. #WeAreGM

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  General Motors

  Apr 1979 - Oct 1979

  Plant Engineer

  General Motors - Inland DivisionMaintained plant HVAC, scrubbers, and water treatment.General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. Show less

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  GE Aviation

  Sept 1979 - Apr 2014

  Lead trainer and coach for Six Sigma training and deployment.GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. Application of Continuous Improvement and Quality methods to products. Continuous improvement coach, teacher, and facilitator. Manager of the design team for GE36 Bearings, Seals, and Drives Lead Design Engineer for main shaft bearings, static seals, and sumps. Design Engineer for main shaft bearings, static seals, and sumps. Design of tools and fixtures for aircraft engine assembly and maintenance.

  • Master Black Belt

    Oct 1995 - Apr 2014

  • Product Manager

    Aug 1991 - Nov 1995

  • Total Quality Advisor

    Oct 1988 - Aug 1991

  • Manager - Bearings, Seals, and Drives, GE36 Program

    Jun 1987 - Oct 1990

  • Lead Engineer - Bearings, Seals, and Drives

    Oct 1985 - Jul 1987

  • Design Engineer - Bearings, Seals, and Drives

    Jan 1983 - Oct 1985

  • Design Engineer - Aero Space Ground Equipment

    Sept 1979 - Dec 1982
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  Value Creation Institute

  Feb 2013 - now

  President

  President and founder of Value Creation Institute, LLC. We guide clients to improve their value proposition by working directly with them as well as their customers and suppliers using Lean Six Sigma which is one of the most successful business management practices over the last 130 years.Value Creation Institute is a Six Sigma consulting group that focuses on improving the quality of business. We specialize in Lean Six Sigma deployment with immediate results.We provide classroom and online training for Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, Greenbelts, and Yellow Belts.As a Certified Executive Master Black Belt, I have been trained to work with executives so that they can lead break through improvements in business performance.Value Creation Institute was founded by Mr. Jeff Heslop, a GE retiree with over 25 years of experience in continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma within GE. During these years he drove improvement as a full time Total Quality Adviser and certified Master Black Belt. While at GE Jeff trained over 2000 Black Belts as well as Green Belts and Master Black BeltsJeff was trained as an Master Black Belt (MBB) by Dr. Mikel Harry, the co-founder of Six Sigma, in 1995. In 2015 Jeff was certified as an Executive Master Back Belt (EMBB) also by Dr. Mikel Harry. The EMBB certification is the highest level of certification in Six Sigma. It is the “PhD” of Six Sigma certification. The EMBB is trained to work with the C-suite executives to analyze the client’s financial data in order to identify the highest leverage impact projects for major business improvement.Jeff works together with highly experienced Lean Six Sigma (LSS) trainers, project mentors, and coaches. Show less

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  Six Sigma Management Institute by Dr. Mikel J. Harry

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2023

  Experts in Lean Six Sigma Training, Consulting, and Deployments targeting Breakthrough in Business Transformation and OptimizationThe Dr. Mikel J. Harry® Six Sigma Management Institute "SSMI" is the leading innovator of Six Sigma methodologies in the world. Specializing in research and development of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement educational curriculum, delivery systems, supporting tools and resources that produce operational excellence.One of SSMI's main objectives was to develop effective delivery methods so that the cost of training could be drastically reduced, making Six Sigma affordable for individuals and businesses of all sizes. SSMI released MindPro®4.0, the most comprehensive Six Sigma training system in the world. As an online training and coaching platform, MindPro®4.0 provides an extremely flexible, self-paced elearning with a certification program. SSMI offerings include Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, and Yellow Belt training courses delivered in a virtual blended model combined with mentoring that optimizes student learning. Additional options include onsite, custom, and workshops designed to enhance the skills needed to build careers not just jobs for professionals. Other areas include strategy, quality, leadership, employment, Kaizen, Agile, project and change management. Show less The CEMBB focuses on the aggressive creation of value for both the provider and customer through increasing the velocity of growth and reduction of costs. This is accomplished by guiding executives in leading, expanding, and sustaining Vertically Integrated Business Improvement. Instruction and certification, as well as ongoing mentoring, was provided by Dr. Mikel Harry, Co-Creator of Six Sigma, national best-selling author, and industry thought leader. Dr Harry is highly sought after by the world’s leading CEOs.CEMBB is the highest certification achievement in the field of Six Sigma. Show less

  • Regional Partner, SSMI-US

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Certified Executive Master Black Belt (CEMBB)

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2023