Gregory Forrest
About Gregory Forrest
Gregory Forrest is the General Manager at Teleflex Medical with extensive experience in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and a background in chemical engineering and business management.
Title at Teleflex Medical
Gregory Forrest holds the position of General Manager at Teleflex Medical. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects of the company, ensuring that processes are efficient and complying with industry standards. He brings extensive managerial experience to this position, leveraging his background in engineering and business management.
Work Experience at Millipore
Gregory Forrest worked at Millipore as a Plant Manager for 13 years, from 1994 to 2007. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing plant operations, ensuring production efficiency, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. His role included overseeing capital plans from justification through final qualification and implementation, as well as mentoring greenbelts to establish project plans for their certification.
Work Experience at Teradyne
Before his role at Millipore, Gregory Forrest worked as a Senior Engineer at Teradyne from 1988 to 1994. In this role, he gained substantial experience in engineering processes and honed his expertise in project management and compliance. His experience at Teradyne set a strong foundation for his future leadership roles in the industry.
Education at Boston University - School of Management
Gregory Forrest pursued his Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Administration and Management at Boston University - School of Management, completing his studies from 1994 to 1996. This education provided him with a solid grounding in business management principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various managerial roles.
Education in Chemical Engineering at Villanova University
Gregory Forrest holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University. This academic background has equipped him with technical knowledge and analytical skills, complementing his later studies in business management. His dual expertise in engineering and business has enabled him to develop cost-effective solutions to business challenges and manage organizational changes effectively.
Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies
With extensive experience in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Gregory Forrest has implemented techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, standardized work, and waste reduction in his various roles. He has performed ISO gap analysis to attain certification in ISO 9001, 13485, and 14001 environments. His expertise in these methodologies has been a cornerstone of his approach to improving operational efficiency and compliance.