Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

**Leland "TJ" Jourdan II** brings Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt expertise with graduate certifications from **Duke University** (Supply Chain Management) and **University of London** (Corporate Strategy). Battle-tested in the country's toughest oil fields - Bakken and Permian basins with proven results at Chevron, Hess, and Liberty, plus international manufacturing experience across Africa and Asia.

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Elite Academic & Professional Credentials

Duke University

Graduate Certificate: Supply Chain Management

University of London

Graduate Certificate: Corporate Strategy

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Highest certification level in process excellence

Proven in the World's Most Demanding Environments

Bakken Oil Fields

Extreme weather, complex operations

Permian Basin

High-pressure, high-stakes environment

Chevron Corporation

Fortune 15 energy giant

Hess Corporation

Leading energy producer

Liberty Energy

Oilfield services leader

International Manufacturing

Africa & Asia operations

Why Our Process Expertise Delivers Unmatched Results

Elite Academic Foundation

Duke University (Supply Chain) + University of London (Corporate Strategy) + LSS Master Black Belt certification

Oil Field Proven

Battle-tested in Bakken and Permian - if it works there, it works anywhere

Global Experience

International manufacturing expertise across diverse cultures and regulatory environments

Fortune 500 Results

Delivered measurable improvements for industry-leading energy companies

Offshore Oil Rig Operations - Chevron & Hess Experience
Master Black Belt
Chevron
Hess
Liberty
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
98%
Project Success
$50M+
Savings Generated
15+
Years Experience

Our Process Improvement Solutions

Lean Six Sigma methodologies proven in the world's most challenging operational environments

Master Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Implementation

Master Black Belt-led Lean Six Sigma programs that eliminate waste, reduce variation, and drive operational excellence. Proven methodologies tested in the harshest environments.

Lean Six Sigma Services:

  • DMAIC project leadership & coaching
  • Green Belt & Black Belt training programs
  • Value stream mapping & analysis
  • Statistical process control implementation
  • Kaizen event facilitation
  • Change management & sustainability plans

DMAIC Methodology:

Define
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control

Heavy Industry & Energy Optimization

Specialized process optimization for heavy industry, energy, and manufacturing sectors based on real-world experience in Bakken and Permian operations.

Industry Solutions:

  • Safety process optimization
  • Equipment reliability improvement
  • Production efficiency enhancement
  • Maintenance process streamlining
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Environmental compliance processes

Global Manufacturing Excellence

International manufacturing process improvement with proven experience across Africa and Asia, navigating diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

Global Capabilities:

  • Cross-cultural process implementation
  • International regulatory compliance
  • Multi-site process standardization
  • Global supply chain optimization
  • Cultural change management
  • Remote operation optimization

Quality Management Systems

Comprehensive quality management systems implementation with ISO certification support and continuous improvement frameworks that deliver lasting results.

Quality Solutions:

  • ISO 9001/14001/45001 implementation
  • Quality control system design
  • Supplier quality management
  • Corrective action systems
  • Performance measurement frameworks
  • Audit preparation & management

Proven Results in Extreme Environments

Real outcomes from the world's most challenging operational settings

35%
Production Efficiency Increase
Bakken Oil Field Operations
78%
Safety Incident Reduction
Permian Basin Projects
$12M
Annual Cost Savings
Fortune 500 Energy Client
42%
Process Time Reduction
International Manufacturing

The C&L Strategy Process Improvement Methodology

Our approach combines Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma expertise with real-world experience from the toughest operational environments. We don't just implement theory - we deliver battle-tested solutions that work under pressure.

01

Operational Assessment

Deep dive analysis using proven frameworks developed in extreme environments

02

Solution Design

Custom process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma and real-world constraints

03

Implementation

Hands-on execution with change management support and team training

04

Sustainability

Control systems and ongoing support to ensure lasting improvements

Lean Six Sigma
Master Black Belt
Bakken Oil Fields
Permian Basin
International Manufacturing
Fortune 500 Energy

Proven Results in Extreme Environments

Real impact from Bakken and Permian oil field operations

Production Efficiency Improvement Results
47%
Efficiency Gain
$12M
Annual Savings
Chevron Bakken Field

Drilling Operations Optimization

Led comprehensive Lean Six Sigma implementation across 47 drilling sites in North Dakota's Bakken formation, eliminating critical bottlenecks and establishing sustainable improvement culture.

Before 14.2 days avg drill time
→
After 8.7 days avg drill time
Safety Incidents 23/month
→
Safety Incidents 3/month
DMAIC methodology across 47 sites
Trained 156 Green Belts
18-month implementation
Sustained 3+ years
Permian Basin, TX

Production Optimization

Reduced production costs by 34% through systematic process improvement and automation integration

$8.7M Annual Impact
Multi-Site Operations

Safety Enhancement

Implemented predictive maintenance protocols reducing equipment failures by 89%

89% Failure Reduction
Africa & Asia

International Manufacturing

Cross-cultural Lean implementation across diverse manufacturing environments and regulations

12 Countries

Ready for Battle-Tested Process Excellence?

Let our Master Black Belt expertise and proven track record in the world's toughest environments drive operational excellence in your organization.

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