Paul G. Gaddie has over 25 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety management roles. He is currently the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at Crane Composites Inc., where he ensures regulatory compliance and has achieved an OSHA SHARP certification and 25% reduction in incident rates. Prior to this, he held EHS leadership roles at several manufacturing companies, developing compliance programs, conducting training, and interfacing with regulatory agencies. He has a proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and maintaining full regulatory compliance.
1. Paul G. Gaddie C.E.F.
2340 Summerwoods Drive, Hebron, Kentucky 41048
Home (859) 817-0074 • Cell (859) 609-0869
E-mail p.gaddie@insightbb.com
ENVIRONMENTAL / HEALTH / SAFETY / MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished EHS professional with a proven track record of 100% compliance with OSHA, DOT,
NFPA and EPA requirements in the manufacturing sector. Developed a strong and effective EHS
culture with plant personnel. Maintained a current working knowledge of applicable EHS
regulations and corporate policies to ensure facility awareness. Assured accurate and timely
regulatory and permit reporting. Implemented waste reduction/minimization and cost saving
safety opportunities to align EHS objectives to support the corporate objectives and bottom line
through regular risk assessments of production tasks. Interfaced with insurance/worker
compensation representatives and regulatory authorities as a corporate representative.
Core knowledge and expertise include:
• Employee Safety Measures • Environmental Protection • Staff Training
• Cost Reduction • Workers Compensation • Waste Reduction
• Process Redesign • Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma
• Regulatory Compliance • Documentation/Recordkeeping • Computer Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crane Composites Inc. /Subsidiary of Crane Co. (March 2009/Present)
Crane Composites Inc., a subsidiary of Crane Co., is the world's leading provider of fiber-reinforced
composite materials. Combining expertise in composite material science, process and technology with a
deep understanding of customer needs to deliver innovative products that outperform traditional metals
and woods. Sales of $250 million.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager: - Enlisted to provide safety and environmental regulatory
compliance for manufacturing facility with more than 100 employees in Florence, Kentucky. Evaluate
and analyze work environments and develop programs/procedures to be adopted by three additional CCI
facilities. Maintain facility environmental compliance reporting for air, waste, waste water, and storm
water. Compile company safety and worker compensation records.
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Safety, Health Achievement Recognition-KYOSH SHARP certification 2014.
∗ Reduction of total recordable incident rate to >25% of SIC code average.
∗ Multiple year environmental multimedia inspections with no violations.
Laser Graphic Systems/Subsidiary of MultiColor Corporation (October 2006/June 2008)
Supplier of In-Mold Labeling (IML), Shrink Sleeve Labeling, Heat Transfer Labeling, Pressure Sensitive
Labeling, Cut & Stack Labeling, and Decorating Combinations to the consumer packaging industry.
Sales of $222.5 million.
Engraving Process Manager: - Lead Engraving Department of 20+ associates in producing gravure
printing cylinders and sleeves for printing facilities within MultiColor. Scheduled production through the
process to meet multiple customer demands.
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Drove lean manufacturing on the shop floor reducing velocity from > 48 hours to < 24 hours.
∗ Compressed workforce from 3 shifts to 2, enabling the expansion and contraction of hours.
∗ Championed gravure sleeve reclamation reducing unit cost by >50%.
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2. Southern Graphic Systems/Subsidiary of Alcoa Aluminum (December 1991/August 2006)
Major Supplier of print tools to gravure, lithography and flexography packaging label printers, Sales of
$308 million.
Midwest Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Resource: - Promoted internally to support
facilities with 300+ associates to ensure100% regulatory compliance in the Midwest region. (Battle
Creek, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Florence, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky)
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Served as management representative in all regulatory forums for each facility.
∗ Filed all required regulatory permits and reports (Federal, Local and State) for each facility.
∗ Maintained all required documentation (OSHA, EPA, Workers Compensation) for each facility.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager: - Promoted internally to serve as EHS Manager of largest
facility (125+ associates). Developed and implemented policies, procedures and management systems in
EHS, fire prevention, loss prevention and risk management. Developed and delivered required training
presentations to associates, including upper management. Served as site Hazardous Waste Operations
Worker (HAZWOPER) and Emergency Response Team Commander (ERTC) in emergency situation
drills.
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Developed formal EHS programs that were lent forward to other facilities.
∗ Key lead on ISO14001 (environmental) and ISO18001 (safety) systems development team.
∗ Built first online MSDS database used in corporation.
Plating Manager: - A solid track record of manufacturing leadership in a 60+ associate Plating
Department. Effectively scheduled production through system. Scheduled preventive maintenance of
equipment utilizing both internal source and suppliers.
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Used analytical control of plating tanks to reduce defects attributed to plating from 10.6 to 6.1%.
∗ Installed the first alkaline plating system used in Southern Graphic Systems Corporation.
∗ Instrumental in installion $1.5 million high-speed plating/machining line in Lousiville plant.
Arcata Graphics/San Jose, Ca/Purchased by Quebecor Printing. (May 1990/November 1991)
Purchased by Quebecor Printing in 1991, AG was a privately held $600 million book manufacturing and
magazine printing business. Printings included National Enquirer, Star Magazine, TV Guide and
various Sunday supplements.
Manufacturing Supervisor of Prepress Operation: - Provided technical expertise to the plating,
machining and engraving areas. Interacted with pressroom personnel to maintain extremely critical
scheduling of time sensitive publication materials.
Selected Accomplishments:
∗ Designed alternative milling method, which reduced broken doctor blades by over 60%.
∗ Oversaw installation of $4.5 million high-speed plating and machining line.
∗ Awarded President’s Award for contributions to productivity and profitability.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
30 hour OSHA, Joliet Community College, Joliet, Illinois
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Indiana
Ohlone Community College, Fremont, California
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3. • Bloodborne Pathogens • EPA / OSHA Compliance • Mobile Equipment
• CPR, First Aid, AED Training • Industrial Ergonomics • Confined Space Entry
• Disaster Planning / Recovery • Falls Prevention • Lockout/Tagout/Verify
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Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act •
Department of
Transportation
Regulations
•
Waste Water Treatment
and Control
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