Troy Heller
About Troy Heller
Troy Heller serves as the Midwest Region Lean Leader at US Foods, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in Lean Six Sigma and has held various leadership roles in manufacturing and continuous improvement across multiple companies.
Current Role at US Foods
Troy Heller serves as the Midwest Region Lean Leader at US Foods, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing Lean methodologies across the organization. His responsibilities include mentoring Six Sigma Green Belts and developing training programs aimed at continuous improvement. Heller works from the Plymouth, Minnesota location, where he leads initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and drive growth.
Previous Experience in Lean Six Sigma
Before joining US Foods, Troy Heller worked at Bell Lumber & Pole as a Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Specialist and Treating Facilities Supervisor from 2016 to 2018. His role involved applying Lean principles to improve operational efficiency. Additionally, he served as a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at Honeywell Aerospace from 2014 to 2016, where he oversaw maintenance operations. Heller also worked at Medivators, a Cantel Medical Company, as a LEAN Production Supervisor for a brief period in 2018-2019.
Educational Background
Troy Heller earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato. His educational background provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in various supervisory and leadership roles within the manufacturing and continuous improvement sectors.
Career at Quanex Building Products Corporation
Troy Heller worked at Quanex Building Products Corporation from 2007 to 2014, where he held the position of Production, Materials, & Logistics Supervisor. During his seven years there, he was responsible for overseeing production processes and managing logistics, contributing to the efficiency of operations within the company.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
At US Foods, Troy Heller has championed new Lean strategies and frameworks aimed at driving multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul. He has led the design of cost-effective processing technologies to enhance manufacturing systems. His initiatives have focused on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization.