Grant Sullivan-Okafor
COO
“The Transformer”
Process Perfectionist | Lean Operations Leader
📍 Detroit, MI💼 11 years experience🏢 Operations
👤 About
Change management expert who transforms sluggish orgs into agile machines.
Grant sees waste the way artists see negative space — it offends him. Trained in Toyota's production system, he applies ruthless efficiency to everything.
💪 Key Strengths
Change managementOrg transformationAgile operations
💼 Work History
Toyota NA
Director Process Excellence
2018–2024
- Toyota Production System across 8 plants
- Reduced waste 35%
GE
Operations Manager
2013–2018
- Lean transformation saving $20M
🏅 Industry Certifications
ASQ/IASSC
✓ Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt✓ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Other
✓ Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)✓ ITIL 4 Foundation
PMI
✓ Project Management Professional (PMP)
Scaled Agile
✓ SAFe Agilist
🎓 Education
MBA (Operations)
Michigan Ross
2013
🛠️ Skills
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationKaizenValue Stream MappingOperational ExcellenceQuality ManagementContinuous Improvement