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John Quirke

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Examiner Facilitator

Workshop facilitator at S A Partners LLP

4.2

(271 attendee reviews)

Languages

English

Locations

USA South America Europe The Caribbean

Certifications

Discover Excellence Systems Design Cultural Enablers Continuous Improvement Enterprise Alignment Build Excellence

Industry Experience

Automotive Manufacturing Education Agriculture Banking Chemical Computer & Electronics Construction Consumer Goods Distribution Engineering Food & Beverages Healthcare Provider Logistics Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul Maritime Medical Device Non-Profit R&D Solar & Wind Steel Healthcare Government Services Customer Relations Human Resources Operations Product/Service Development Quality Supply Management Leadership

Business Process Experience

Customer Relations Operations R&D, Product/Service Development Supply Chain Data Analysis Engineering Leadership Maintenance Quality Sales Manufacturing

Biography

John Quirke has worked in a variety of sectors including electronics, medical device, pharmaceutical and food. Prior to joining S A Partners, he worked with a number of Blue Chip corporations including J&J and Millipore, with responsibility for Lean Six Sigma implementation across European sites. Mr. Quirke is currently a managing partner for the Irish business and medical device and pharma sectors. With degree studies in chemistry, biology, environmental science and law, Mr. Quirke completed his initial engineering training in Japan with Fujitsu Isotec. He is also a certified master Lean coach with Cardiff University. Mr. Quirke has published two award-winning books, TPM: A Foundation of Operational Excellence (Shingo Publication Award) and Deep Excellence (Lean Business Ireland Publication Award).