Willie Browne
About Willie Browne
Willie Browne is the Global Supplier Quality Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Athlone, with extensive experience in supply chain, production, and quality systems.
Title
Willie Browne is the Global Supplier Quality Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Athlone.
Company
Willie Browne is currently employed at Teleflex Incorporated where he holds the position of Global Supplier Quality Manager.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Willie Browne has a rich history with Boston Scientific, serving in various capacities over several years. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Project Manager in Supplier Engineering. Before this, he was a Strategic Senior Project Engineer in Corporate Engineering from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as a Senior Vendor Engineer in Corporate Engineering from 2011 to 2014, and as a Quality Engineer from 2004 to 2011. All roles were based in Galway.
Educational Background
Willie Browne earned a Degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Limerick, completing his studies between 1990 and 1994. He later obtained a Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Project Management Ireland in 2013. Additionally, he is certified in Six Sigma - Process Improvement & Problem Solving, and is currently completing the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification.
Early Career
Willie Browne started his career at Roche as a Pilot Plant Chemist from 1999 to 2001 in Clare. He then moved to J & J (Vistakon) as a Shift Quality Manager, where he worked from 2001 to 2004 in Limerick.
Specialized Expertise
Willie Browne has extensive experience in Lean and Manufacturing Operations, supply chain management, production, and quality systems. He has managed and implemented key programs such as the Supplier Lifecycle Management program at Teleflex. His expertise also includes cross-functional project management, auditing, development, and change management. He plays an active role in facilitating project teams, developing resolutions, and influencing stakeholders on global programs.