Joseph Gardner
Cowpens,SC
Summary
Results-oriented Team Leader experienced in quality assurance initiatives and issue resolution. Delivered high productivity and efficient task completion through strategic planning and performance optimization. Focused on leveraging strong organizational and motivational abilities to drive success in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/ Production tech
PUREM BY EBERSPACHER
Spartanburg, SC
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinated team activities to align with production objectives
- Led team meetings to define strategies and clarify objectives
- Ensured quality standards and facilitated training for team members
- Implemented new training programs to improve team performance
- Executed minor equipment repairs to ensure functionality
- Worked with supervisor to ensure tasks were done
Team Leader
DISH
Spartanburg, SC
04.2011 - 07.2020
- Organized team meetings to align on activities and objectives.
- Monitored team training sessions to uphold quality standards.
- Collaborated with supervisor to confirm task completion.
- Scheduled placement of team members and rotations
- Performed basic repairs on equipment to maintain functionality.
- Conducted basic repairs to equipment
Module Operator
Exel
Spartanburg, SC
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Scanned incoming freight and ensured accurate delivery to designated locations.
- Maintained safety and quality standards.
- Cleaned and organized workstation daily to promote efficiency.
- Unloaded trucks and delivered freight to designated modules, facilitating timely operations.
Assembler
Freightliner Custom Chassis
Gaffney, SC
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Operated engine trim line for assembly of automotive components.
- Mounted transmissions to engines, ensuring proper alignment and fit.
- Installed park brake transmission lines, facilitating safe vehicle operation.
- Contributed to engine trim line assembly.
- Worked offline installing parts missing when ran on line.
- Maintained safety and quality standards.
- Kept work station clean and organized to promote safety and efficiency.
Education
GED -
Gaffney high School
Gaffney, SCSkills
- Production troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Key performance indicators
- Documentation review
- Document reporting
- Overseeing daily activities
- Team coordination
- Facilitating team huddles
- Team collaboration
- Onboarding new hires
- Computer literacy
- Team performance coaching
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring peers
- Goal setting
- Problem solving
- Organizational Skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Computer literacy
- Lean manufacturing
Awards
Employee of the month
Timeline
Team Leader/ Production tech
PUREM BY EBERSPACHER
09.2020 - Current
Team Leader
DISH
04.2011 - 07.2020
Module Operator
Exel
06.2009 - 02.2011
Assembler
Freightliner Custom Chassis
05.2005 - 09.2008
GED -
Gaffney high School