Joe Leister
Quad
Waukesha,WI
19
years of professional experience
Experienced Platform Lead and Folder-Gluer Operator with 18+ years expertise in carton manufacturing and packaging. Proven leadership as 1st shift Team Lead, enhancing team performance and operating efficiency.
Skilled in troubleshooting, quality control, attention to detail and workplace safety. Known for reducing downtime, optimizing changeovers, and training operators to maintain efficient production.
Work History
Platform Lead & Folder-Gluer Operator
18 Years 9 Months- Served as Team Lead, training and mentoring new operators on safety practices, machine operation, and quality standards.
- Served as plant-wide Subject Matter Expert for folder-gluers, diagnosing complex mechanical issues and reducing equipment downtime.
- Represented the manufacturing team alongside plant leadership on client visits, providing expert insights into folder-gluer capabilities, tolerances and design limitations.
- Optimized intricate machine setups for complex packaging designs, establishing standard operating procedures, and cutting changeover times.
- Strengthened teamwork dynamics through active engagement in group discussions, contributing valuable insights, suggestions, or solutions when addressing challenges.
- Set up machine adjustments, feed systems, and glue patterns according to job specifications and work orders.
- Troubleshot jams, misfeeds, and glue issues to maintain steady production flow and reduce downtime.
- Monitored output for alignment, adhesion, and finish quality, correcting defects before downstream processing.
- Accomplished seamless transitions between different types of jobs or materials without compromising quality or output speed.
Education
- Automotive
Skills
Workplace safety
Decision-making
Machine operation
Product inspection
Quality Control
Troubleshooting
Workflow coordination
Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Platform Lead & Folder-Gluer Operator
Quad
01.2008 - CurrentRead More
Waukesha County Technical College
from Automotive
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