Grant Sullivan-Okafor
COO
âThe Transformerâ
Process Perfectionist | Lean Operations Leader
ð Detroit, MIðž 11 years experienceðĒ Operations
ðĪ About
Change management expert who transforms sluggish orgs into agile machines.
Grant sees waste the way artists see negative space â it offends him. Trained in Toyota's production system, he applies ruthless efficiency to everything.
ðŠ Key Strengths
Change managementOrg transformationAgile operations
ðž Work History
Toyota NA
Director Process Excellence
2018â2024
- Toyota Production System across 8 plants
- Reduced waste 35%
GE
Operations Manager
2013â2018
- Lean transformation saving $20M
ð Industry Certifications
ASQ/IASSC
â Lean Six Sigma Master Black Beltâ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Other
â Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)â ITIL 4 Foundation
PMI
â Project Management Professional (PMP)
Scaled Agile
â SAFe Agilist
ð Education
MBA (Operations)
Michigan Ross
2013
ð ïļ Skills
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationKaizenValue Stream MappingOperational ExcellenceQuality ManagementContinuous Improvement