Gregory Verhelle
Kansas City Metro,MO
Summary
Senior operations executive and U.S. Marine Master Sergeant with two decades of experience leading large-scale industrial operations. Expertise in optimizing material flow and inventory management, coupled with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt background. Proven ability to foster high-performing teams and maintain mission readiness through strategic leadership and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
0411 Maintenance Management Specialist, Master Sergeant (E-8), Active Duty
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2027
- Engineered and enforced maintenance management systems ensuring operational readiness across multiple commands.
- Managed industrial-scale throughput in environments requiring high-volume processing, strict sequencing, and zero-fail accountability, ensuring operational readiness.
- Oversaw the flow of thousands of serialized components, assemblies, and mission-critical assets with strict accountability, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Directed large-scale industrial operations involving massive warehouses, complex inventory systems, and high-volume material movement.
- Designed and optimized material flow processes, reducing bottlenecks and increasing throughput across warehouse and supply chain operations.
- Managed procurement, warehousing, distribution, and lifecycle management of multimillion-dollar equipment portfolios, ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance standards.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and improve system reliability.
- Leveraged data analytics to identify inefficiencies, forecast operational requirements, and drive continuous improvement.
- Developed and refined SOPs, operational workflows, and reporting structures to standardize performance and enhance efficiency across diverse units.
FSMAO (Field Supply & Maintenance Analysis Office) Inspector
United States Marine Corps
- Conducted enterprise-level inspections and audits of maintenance, supply, and logistics operations across multiple commands.
- Identified systemic gaps and enforced compliance through corrective action plans that restored operational integrity.
- Delivered risk assessments and readiness analysis to senior leadership, offering data-driven recommendations for informed decision-making.
- Enhanced organizational performance through disciplined evaluation, thorough documentation, and effective follow-through.
Formal Schoolhouse Instructor & Curriculum Developer
United States Marine Corps
- Developed curriculum adopted across the Marine Corps enterprise, elevating technical proficiency and standardization.
- Trained and certified hundreds of Marines in systems management, data analysis, and operational discipline.
- Maintained accreditation standards, ensuring instructional excellence and consistency across all training evolutions.
- Designed and delivered advanced training programs enhancing maintenance management, logistics coordination, and operational planning capabilities.
Senior Enlisted Leader • Human Capital & Organizational Climate
United States Marine Corps
- Led equal opportunity, command climate, and organizational culture initiatives to ensure fairness, cohesion, and mission readiness.
- Managed HR-equivalent responsibilities, driving conflict resolution, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and talent development.
- Advised on morale, welfare, discipline, and professional development, enhancing performance and cohesion among thousands of Marines.
- Provided mentorship, counseling, and guidance to Marines facing personal, professional, or performance challenges.
- Ensured mental, spiritual, and physical readiness of personnel through structured programs and active engagement, fostering resilience and mission readiness.
- Upheld standards, enforced discipline, and maintained organizational integrity while fostering a high-trust, high-performance environment.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
USMC Advanced Leadership Courses -
USMC Instructor Certification -
VBOC Veteran Entrepreneur Program -
Skills
- Maintenance Management
- Lean Six Sigma
- Workflow optimization
- Process Improvement
- Infrastructure Optimization
- SOP development
- Supply Chain Engineering
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Warehouse management
- Inventory control
- Inventory systems
- Logistics software
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Data analysis
- Inefficiency analysis
- Resource optimization
- Operational Readiness
- Material flow processes
- Industrial Operations
- Industrial-scale throughput
- Sequencing
- Operational Software Systems
- Production scheduling tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Talent Development
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Design
- Infrastructure Optimization
- Fiscal Accountability
- Maintenance oversight
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Operational Software Systems
Leadership Profile
- Command-level leadership presence
- Builder of systems and disciplined execution
- Strategic thinker with operational depth
- Zero-fail decision-maker
- Mentor and developer of high-performance teams
- Skilled in organizational climate and personnel welfare
Additional Experience And Capabilities
- Expert in warehouse controls, inventory systems, and material flow processes that reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Skilled in analyzing operational data to identify inefficiencies, forecast requirements, and optimize resource utilization.
- Experienced in conflict resolution, crisis management, and personnel recovery during challenging operational periods.
- Known for building disciplined, resilient, high-trust teams capable of sustaining performance under demanding conditions.
- Adept at designing and managing systems that mirror industrial-scale throughput environments requiring precision, sequencing, and accountability.
Timeline
0411 Maintenance Management Specialist, Master Sergeant (E-8), Active Duty
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2027
FSMAO (Field Supply & Maintenance Analysis Office) Inspector
United States Marine Corps
Formal Schoolhouse Instructor & Curriculum Developer
United States Marine Corps
Senior Enlisted Leader • Human Capital & Organizational Climate
United States Marine Corps