Gavin Colleran
About Gavin Colleran
Gavin Colleran is the Industrial Engineering & Operations Training Manager at Boston Scientific in Galway, Ireland, with extensive experience in lean manufacturing and facilities management.
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Gavin Colleran holds the position of Industrial Engineering & Operations Training Manager at Boston Scientific. He has been serving in this role since 2016, based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland.
Experience at Boston Scientific
Since 2016, Gavin Colleran has been working at Boston Scientific as the Industrial Engineering & Operations Training Manager. In this role, he is responsible for implementing Lean Systems methodologies to enhance operational efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment. He manages training programs focused on operational and engineering excellence.
Previous Positions
Before joining Boston Scientific, Gavin Colleran worked at several notable companies. From 2015 to 2016, he served as a Six Sigma Lean Leader at Tyco Security Products in Cork, Ireland. Prior to that, he was a Lean Manufacturing Engineer at DePuy Synthes from 2014 to 2015. From 2007 to 2014, he worked as Facilities and Lean Manager at Microsemi in Ennis, Co Clare. Earlier in his career, he was a Manufacturing Engineer at American Power Conversion from 1996 to 2007 in Galway, Ireland.
Education and Certifications
Gavin Colleran has a comprehensive educational background. He earned a Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems (Black Belt) from the University of Limerick in 2013. He also holds a BSc. in Design & Innovation for a Sustainable Environment, and Energy for a Sustainable Environment from The Open University, completed from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he earned a Certificate of Manufacturing Engineers from the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology in 2004 and a Certificate in Electronic Engineering from Athlone Institute of Technology in 1996.
Lean Systems Expert
Gavin Colleran has proven expertise in Lean Systems and operational efficiency. His experience includes establishing and implementing cost reduction strategies in manufacturing settings. He has significantly contributed to operational improvements through his strong background in facilities management and extensive managerial experience within multinational companies.