Grant Samples is an experienced operational leader with over ten years of experience managing teams of specialists and overseeing complex manufacturing projects. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from California State University, Humboldt, Samples has a wealth of knowledge in industrial design and manufacturing best practices. His success managing teams has been driven by his focus on people management, quality assurance, and efficiency optimization, which can be seen in the numerous roles he has held in high-profile organizations.

Samples has held senior manufacturing, plant, and packaging engineering roles at Amazon, Plenty, and Mary Kay Global, where he has built complete plants, managed product commercialization, and overseen government regulation compliance. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB), with expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. His commitment to process improvement has resulted in significant cost savings for the organizations he has worked with.

With a focus on structured problem solving, Samples has applied root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and associated cost savings. He is proficient in cGMP/HAACP/quality requirements, world-class manufacturing principles, and audit standards (FQA/Social Responsibility/Food Safety).

As a Project Management Qualified (PMQ) people manager with exceptional communication skills across levels and functions, Samples has a demonstrated ability to execute for quality, performance, and profitability. He is keenly motivated to contribute his extensive experiential wisdom, business acumen, and leadership capabilities to a new and challenging opportunity.