Sandra Jessop
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Transforming Manufacturing, Empowering Leaders, and Driving Global Innovation Sandra Jessop is a transformational leader, strategic operations expert, and champion of high-performing teams. As Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations, she has driven exponential business growth and optimized operational efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. With an MBA and decades of experience in engineering, supply chain management, operations, and executive leadership, Sandra has mastered the art of building resilient, results-driven teams that thrive under pressure. Sandra’s expertise spans lean manufacturing, process optimization, supply chain strategy, and leadership development. She has led sourcing and operational transformations at Cessna Aircraft Company, Airxcel, and Boeing, implementing strategic initiatives that reduce costs, improve quality, and maximize efficiency across industries. Beyond her executive role, Sandra is a dedicated adjunct professor at Wichita State University, shaping the next generation of leaders in operations management and business strategy. A passionate advocate for leadership, accountability, and workplace culture transformation, Sandra has served on multiple advisory boards, including the KC Federal Reserve Advisory Board and the Center for Economic Development Advisory Board. Women in Manufacturing and the Wichita Business Journal have recognized her for her contributions to manufacturing, engineering, and leadership development by naming her a Women in Manufacturing Award recipient and a Wichita Business Journal 40-Under-40 honoree. Sandra believes that great teams do not happen by accident. They develop through trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. With a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and people-first leadership, she continues to help organizations create environments where innovation thrives, employees feel valued, and teams reach their highest potential. Sandra Jessop and Todd Gilmore co-developed two of the books in this series. Todd Gilmore is a results-driven operations executive with deep expertise in optimizing performance, fostering accountability, and driving sustainable growth. As a Senior Director of Operations, Todd has successfully led teams through complex challenges, operational transformations, and large-scale efficiency initiatives. He specializes in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and strategic problem-solving, helping organizations streamline processes and unlock their full potential. With years of experience in operational leadership, supply chain management, and organizational development, Todd is known for his ability to turn vision into action. He believes in empowering teams with clarity, transparency, and the autonomy to take ownership of their success. His leadership philosophy is built on trust, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence. Together, Sandra Jessop and Todd Gilmore bring a powerful combination of engineering, operations, leadership, and cultural transformation expertise to help teams and organizations work better, collaborate smarter, and achieve extraordinary results. Whether you're a leader looking to inspire your team, an organization striving for greater efficiency, or someone eager to build an atmosphere of accountability and success, this duo delivers the insights and strategies to make it happen. Follow Sandra Jessop today for information about new releases!
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