Tony Stack

Highly experienced Senior Technical Operator with 19+ years in thermoforming manufacturing and cleanroom environments. Proven expertise in machine operation, troubleshooting, team leadership and process improvement. Skilled in driving safety, quality and efficiency while mentoring and developing junior staff. Strong knowledge of GMP and New Product Introduction processes.

Production Operator - Advant Medical - Galway

(2025-11)

Senior Technical Operator - Nelipak - Galway

(2017-09 - 2025-06)

• Managed Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and supported production build plans.
• Monitor and reduce downtime in conjunction with engineers and team leaders and perform troubleshooting.
• Liaise with tooling and maintenance to ensure efficient operation of machines.
• Identify and develop improvements to increase key performance indicators (KPI’s) relevant to engineering such as H&S, delivery, quality, and cost reductions.
• Participate in New Product Introduction trials, validations and approvals.
• Supported continuous improvement projects, enhancing quality, safety and overall efficiencies.
• Assist in creating and executing training plans for induction and development of technical operators.
• Executed validation protocols as per Validation Engineering Manager.

Technical Operator - Nelipak - Galway

(2006-04 - 2017-09)

• Operated Kiefel Thermoforming machines, completing tool and roll changes and inspections.
• Conduct first off and in-process inspections according to the quality inspections and record in online folders.
• Maintained GMP standards and adhered to strict safety procedures.
• Participated in CAPA investigations and implemented corrective actions.
• Conducted robust health checks on tools and machines to ensure production readiness.
• Maintained a clean, safe and orderly work environment.

Senior Production Operator - Cambridge Diagnostics - Galway

(2001-11 - 2005-12)

• Packaging of Medicals tests on production line to a high-quality standard.
• Strong output and continually met weekly targets.
• Participated in transfer of new production line from Chicago. This required extended overseas training, subsequent transfer of processes & equipment to the Galway campus and training of Galway staff.