Tommy Meek

Packaging, Equipment, Quality Assurance. Process Analysis. Proven Results.

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Quality Control & Process Analysis Professional

Accomplished quality management and process analysis professional with 20+ years of success in substantially increasing quality, efficiency, and productivity of complex machines while generating cost reductions exceeding $1M. Combines detailed quality analysis, subject matter expertise, and industry best practices to innovate processes, standardize quality, and continuously surpass production goals.

Professional Summary

Quality Management

Packaging/Manufacturing

Systems Troubleshooting

Client Relationship Mgmt.

Mechanical Engineer

Quality Assurance/Metrics

Machine KPI Analysis

Precision Measuring/GDT

Plastics Molding/Tooling

Professional Experience

Graham Packaging Company INC Bowling Green, KY

Process Engineer 2/2016 – Present

Currently working on Techne continuous extrusion blow molder production line to establish and optimize line performance by establishing best practices, process parameters and machine setup procedures to qualify and run new products.

Clysar, LLC Clinton, IA

Technical Service Representative Packaging 09/2010 – 11/2015

Provided comprehensive support, troubleshooting, and optimization for high speed product packaging systems a wide range of external manufacturing clients.

Instrumental in securing over $3M in annual revenue by working closely with sales team to provide clients with technical subject matter expertise, identify needs, and manage installation projects from estimation to final testing

Developed strong relationships with client-side operations leaders, provided consultative support, and helped produce highly efficient and reliable systems

Increased client satisfaction and retention rates by acting as a liaison working to bridge technical/non-technical communication gaps and resolve system performance issues

Effectively performed in-depth troubleshooting to determine root causes, mitigate risks, and quickly solve problems across multiple systems in variety of industries

Icon Information Consultants Bowling Green, KY

Customer Service Specialist 01/2010 – 09/2010

Supported quality initiatives through detailed auditing and establishing procedures, process analysis, and leveraging precision measurement equipment.

Substantially increased supplier quality and consistency by authoring inspection audit protocols, standards, and accept/reject criteria while also implementing corrective actions for underperforming suppliers

Deployed Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Computer Assisted Coordinate Measuring Machines to inspect dimensions, measure form, and identify distortion

Collaborated with engineering teams to identify quality issues while supporting design processes to create solutions

Alcoa – Reynolds Flexible Packaging Grottoes, VA

Technical Service Specialist Packaging 09/2006 – 12/2008

Supported complex packaging equipment through detailed troubleshooting, skilled repairs, and project management for new installations.

Significantly reduced machine downtime and improved transition success for new and/or upgraded equipment by skillfully planning implementation strategies tailored to each client’s existing infrastructure

Improved productivity by training client-side service staff with industry best practices and proven standards

Berry Plastics Bowling Green, KY

Compression Molding Process Engineer 01/2005 – 07/2006

Increased profit margins by optimizing service schedules, implementing preventative maintenance strategies, and streamlining processes to drive performance gains.

Achieved a $1.5M savings by spearheading an initiative that restructured colorant processes and subsequently reduced scrap rates from 20% to under 2%

Assisted with achieving revenue goals by providing sales teams with product selection and production capabilities for specific client needs

Alcoa – Closure Systems International Olive Branch, MS 03/1988 – 01/2005

Senior Mechanical Engineer 08/2001 – 01/2005

Integrally involved in Value Creation Teams that successfully designed and launched 12 new products lines.

Successfully managed startups, equipment upgrades, and production tooling implementation for new and existing products in client facilitates in both domestic and international locations including Mexico, Spain, Canada and the Caribbean.

Travelled internationally to provide subject matter expertise and client needs analysis in an effort to develop streamlined strategic plans for a wide range of enterprise-level clients

Designed and spearheaded machine specific quality guidelines that defined standards and established new product/output specifications

Produced significant cost savings by revising production processes, streamlining workflows, and increasing machine throughput

Reduced downtime by evaluating and optimizing manufacturing processes and promoting volume-based scheduling according to Lean methodologies

Dramatically improved commonality of materials by working with quality and procurement teams to consolidate suppliers and establish incoming materials standards to maintain quality

Reduced customer complaints through detailed evaluation each problem and developing targeted solutions that quickly and efficiently resolved issues

Alcoa – Closure Systems International Olive Branch, MS 03/1988 – 01/2005

Held Multiple Positions Including: Field Service Representative, Sr. Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Mold Maker 03/1988 – 08/2001

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN

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