Barry Townsend
About Barry Townsend
Barry Townsend serves as the QA/PI Manager at Milliken & Company in Beech Hill, Wigan, a position he has held since 2018. He possesses a strong background in quality management and extensive experience in operations and purchasing management.
Work at Milliken & Company
Barry Townsend has been serving as the QA/PI Manager at Milliken & Company since 2018. In this role, he focuses on quality assurance and process improvement at the Beech Hill site in Wigan. His responsibilities include driving improvements in quality management, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Barry Townsend has a strong educational background. He studied Chemistry at the University of Central Lancashire, earning a BSc from 1990 to 1996. He furthered his studies at the University Centre at Wakefield College, where he achieved MCIPS in Purchasing from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a course in Leadership and Strategy at Blackburn College, obtaining CMI Level 7 in 2018.
Background in Purchasing Management
Before joining Milliken & Company, Barry Townsend worked at Interface as the European Purchasing Director from 2005 to 2018. His role involved overseeing purchasing operations across Europe, contributing to his extensive experience in both operations and purchasing management. This background supports his current responsibilities in project management and quality assurance.
Experience in Quality Management
Barry Townsend possesses a strong background in quality management, which is integral to his role at Milliken & Company. His expertise in managing quality processes enables him to drive improvements at the Beech Hill site. He combines his knowledge of chemistry with a focus on business-wide enhancements, facilitating the management of complex projects effectively.