Richard F. Gibadlo
** ******* **** ****: 603-***-****
Hampton, NH 03842 email: *********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a leadership position where I could utilize my business
management skills to increase organizational excellence through proven
Lean/Continuous Improvement methodology, organizational development,
creative team oriented problem solving/technical solutions, and outstanding
customer experience/service.
Key Skills:
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Improve results by establishing specific, measurable, attainable, relevant,
and time-bound tasks
• Champion teamwork and organizational savvy to grow businesses
• Provide leadership and integrity for effective subordinate development
• Incorporate Lean / Six Sigma tools that improve organizational results
Education
BS Business Administration
Magna Cum Laude
Whittemore School of Business and Economics
University of New Hampshire
Experience:
2006 – 2010 Rexam HealthCare
1 Cellu Drive
Nashua, NH
Plant Manager
• P&L, Safety, Quality and Service responsibility for injection molding
plant totaling $30 million in annual sales and employing over 112
employees.
• Accomplished 15 % improvement in operational cost reductions
• Spearheaded implementation of SAP at plant
• Established Lean / Six Sigma Culture
• Reduced inventory of finished goods and WIP by 49%
• Established a culture of safety that resulted in 2 years without a LTA.
Richard F. Gibadlo
12 Carlson Road Cell: 603-***-****
Hampton, NH 03842 email: *********@*****.***
2001 – 2006 Owens-Illinois HealthCare
1 Cellu Drive
Nashua, NH
Production Manager
• P&L, Safety, Quality and Service responsibility for injection molding
department totaling $20 million in annual sales and employing over 85
unionized employees.
• Maintained successful Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations
• Expanded plant operations by 42% to service additional Healthcare
customers
• Maintained “Best Practice” tool maintenance program for 100+ molds
• Instituted annual customer relations improvement programs
• Decreased Workers’ Compensation Costs (Self Insured) by 45%
1974 -2001 Owens Illinois, Inc.
Parker St.
Newburyport, MA
Operational Positions of Increasing Responsibilities
• Promotional advancements within the plant including the following
positions; shift supervisor, quality manager, production manager.
• Maintained successful Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations
• As the quality manager I was instrumental in having the plant awarded
Eastman Kodak’s highest vendor quality award (Quality First – Gold
Level) for two consecutive years.
• Newburyport’s plant representative in Kodak black belt project that
redesigned their plastic packaging needs for their eight business units.
Volunteer Experience:
• Hampton Rotary – 2011-2012 Rotarian of the Year
• Hampton Rotary – Board of Directors 2012 - 2013
• United Way – UNH -- Day of Sharing Volunteer
• Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Outreach Program