Esper Lean Value Solutions

Greg Esper is a Lean Six Sigma consultant, trainer, and operational improvement leader with decades of experience helping organizations improve performance, reduce waste, and solve complex business problems. As Founder and CEO of Lean Value Solutions, Greg specializes in practical, results-driven approaches to process improvement, leadership development, and operational excellence.

His expertise includes Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training, Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE), Lean New Product Development, APQP support, disciplined problem solving, and manufacturing process improvement. Greg is known for translating complex concepts into engaging, hands-on learning experiences that teams can immediately apply in real-world operations.

A Professional Engineer (P.E.) with extensive experience working alongside manufacturing and operations teams, Greg combines analytical rigor with a highly practical, people-focused approach. His training programs emphasize interactive learning, measurable business impact, and sustainable process improvement.

At Lean Value Solutions, Greg partners closely with clients to build internal capability, strengthen problem-solving culture, and deliver lasting operational results.

Victor Hale serves as Chief of Staff and Strategic Operations Advisor for Lean Value Solutions, helping coordinate strategic initiatives, operational planning, and client engagement execution. With a background in manufacturing operations, organizational leadership, and business process management, Victor specializes in turning complex objectives into structured, actionable plans.

Victor brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to project coordination, leadership alignment, and continuous improvement execution. He works closely with leadership teams to ensure initiatives remain focused, organized, and aligned with business objectives while supporting cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.

Known for his calm leadership style and practical communication approach, Victor helps bridge high-level strategy with day-to-day operational execution. His strengths include strategic planning support, workshop facilitation, project coordination, and operational communication systems that help organizations maintain momentum on critical improvement initiatives.

At Lean Value Solutions, Victor supports the development and delivery of client programs focused on operational excellence, leadership engagement, and sustainable process improvement.

Martin Keller is a senior operational excellence and continuous improvement advisor with extensive experience supporting manufacturing organizations in process improvement, problem solving, and Lean Six Sigma implementation. His background includes years of hands-on work in production environments, helping teams improve quality, reduce variation, increase throughput, and strengthen process discipline.

Martin specializes in practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies with a strong emphasis on measurable results, frontline engagement, and sustainable process control. He is particularly skilled at helping organizations move beyond theory by translating improvement concepts into real operational behaviors and standardized practices.

Known for his calm, methodical approach and deep understanding of manufacturing operations, Martin supports organizations in areas including root cause analysis, process mapping, variation reduction, standard work development, visual management, and continuous improvement coaching.

At Lean Value Solutions, Martin contributes to the design and delivery of operational excellence programs, technical problem-solving workshops, and Lean Six Sigma training initiatives focused on building long-term organizational capability.

Claire Bennett specializes in instructional design, workshop facilitation, and the development of engaging learning experiences that help organizations strengthen problem-solving capability and operational effectiveness. Her work focuses on transforming complex technical and operational concepts into highly interactive, practical training experiences that drive participation, retention, and real-world application.

Claire brings a creative, learner-centered approach to professional development programs, combining visual communication, hands-on exercises, and collaborative learning methods to improve engagement and accelerate skill development. She has experience supporting training initiatives in manufacturing, operational excellence, leadership development, and continuous improvement environments.

Her strengths include curriculum design, workshop development, facilitation strategy, visual learning systems, and experiential training techniques that help teams move beyond passive instruction toward active problem solving and applied learning.

At Lean Value Solutions, Claire supports the design and delivery of interactive Lean Six Sigma training programs, leadership workshops, and operational learning experiences focused on building sustainable organizational capability and long-term employee engagement.

Daniel Mercer specializes in data analytics, statistical problem solving, and performance measurement systems that support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. His work focuses on helping organizations make better decisions through practical application of data analysis, statistical methods, and process performance evaluation.

Daniel has experience supporting manufacturing and business improvement efforts involving statistical analysis, process capability evaluation, root cause investigation, variation reduction, and performance reporting. He is particularly skilled at translating technical analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights that operational teams and leadership groups can apply effectively.

Known for his structured, analytical approach, Daniel supports organizations in areas including data visualization, hypothesis testing, measurement system analysis, control chart interpretation, and continuous improvement analytics. He also contributes to the development of training materials and learning tools that help teams better understand and apply data-driven decision-making methods.

At Lean Value Solutions, Daniel supports analytical problem solving, performance measurement strategy, and the integration of practical statistical methods into Lean Six Sigma training and operational improvement programs.