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Gregory Vugrinovich

Warren,OH

Summary

Qualified [Desired Position] with strong background in overseeing fabrication processes and team management. Spearheaded multiple successful projects, ensuring top-quality production and adherence to timelines. Demonstrated proficiency in workflow optimization and cost control.

Experienced with managing and optimizing fabrication processes to ensure high-quality output. Utilizes advanced techniques to streamline production and enhance efficiency. Track record of effective team leadership and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Fabrication Manager

BWXT
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for off shift operations across multiple bays supervising hourly and salary employees (fabrication)
  • Safety meetings held weekly, and safety shares are discussed daily
  • Confined space qualified and audits performed every shift for compliance
  • WQI-I weld certified (Nav Sea 250-1500) for visual weld checks including 5X visuals
  • Weld audits during shift to ensure procedure compliance
  • Clean code audit checks per shift
  • Plan hours tracked every shift to compare plan hours compliance (overruns)
  • Quality notifications addressed ensuring production throughput
  • Shift interaction with multiple layers of management engineering (inspection, welding, manufacturing, etc.)
  • 5S safety audits performed every few weeks in other areas to achieve tier 3 status
  • Lean kaizen utilized throughout the shop
  • Responsible for all disciplinary actions
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Responsible for development/support of manufacturing process plans in compliance with contract technical requirements. for implementation of the manufacturing process and improvements to the process during the complete fabrication cycle.
  • Ensure design and quality requirements are satisfied.
  • Identify facility and tooling requirements with manufacturing methods or new developmental methods
  • Monitor performance/hours (cost) and prepare technical procedures/documents
  • Problem solving during manufacturing (machining and fabrication)
  • Work with customers/vendors as necessary
  • Provide status/schedule support of products during the manufacturing cycle
  • Prepares Program Plans as required (SAP), incorporating updates/changes to shipsets
  • FLM Fabrication
  • Oversee off-turn operations in multiple bays within the facility
  • Safety meetings conducted weekly
  • Employee time overcheck daily
  • Closely work with hourly skilled trades (hand welders, IG welders, fitters, etc.)
  • Work orders, dashboard updates (including crane moves, tractor moves, inspections, etc.), employment time charging as needed
  • Procedures adjusted with ME assistance for greater throughput, etc.
  • 12-1-WQI-1 certified
  • Established effective communication channels amongst team members which fostered collaboration leading to successful project completion on-time and within budget.
  • Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, enhancing overall operational efficiency within the department.
  • Increased employee productivity through effective performance management and targeted training programs.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Cultivated a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication among team members and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Regional Sales Manager

FRC Global
07.2014 - 09.2022
  • Overseen territory consisting of parts of Ohio
  • NetSuite software (CMR) utilized (Inventory control, SO’s, etc.)
  • Technical service provided as a given due to previous background
  • Improvement suggestions made regarding marketing strategies
  • Accounts built (QMM) from a new territory at ~ 6MM value
  • Built relationships with customer base for longer term business (long term PO’s)
  • Consignment inventory managed

Area Manager-Refractory/Pits

Republic Steel
03.2013 - 05.2014
  • Supervised 4 salaried and 43 hourly employees (Pit foreman, Bricklayers, helpers, 2nd steel pourers)
  • Updated and tracked all refractory consumption for cost analysis (Supplier performance, availability, etc.)
  • Oversaw multimillion-dollar account
  • Scheduled furnace patches and relines
  • Scheduled ladle dig outs and communicated with MTM’s for repairs to ladle shells, argon piping, etc.)
  • Oversaw improvement projections with the ladle fleet (exchangeable system, redesign to argon piping, etc.)
  • Established and oversaw multiple refractory trials within the area
  • Worked with contractors daily (Stein, KT Grant)
  • Participated in refractory meetings to discuss improvements to furnace and ladle up-time
  • Available 24/7 for shop contact regarding questions, concerns, injuries, etc.
  • Reviewed, updated, and created SOP’s for the area
  • Worked closely with other areas and participated in process improvement meetings
  • Coordinated with vendors and purchasing to establish a competitive cost for refractory (quantifiable savings)

Pit Foreman/Sr. Melter Foreman

AK Steel
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Supervised 30+employees (including maintenance) in addition to vendors/contractors
  • Managed pit operations managing three ladle fleets/including all dig outs/repairs of top rings, slaglines, working Lining, bottoms, etc. for replacement or patching
  • Managed LMF (Ladle Metallurgy Facility) operations with two stations for treatment of heats pre casting
  • Aided with second start-up of #5 EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) refining practices, etc. while supervising
  • High paced environment requiring interactions with personnel, level 1, and level 2 systems
  • QSOP (Quality Safe Operating Procedure), JSHA (Job Safety and Health Analysis), and LOTO (Lock Out Try Out) procedures are reviewed and changed as needed through process improvement
  • Monthly review of all procedures to ensure optimum throughput and quality
  • Supervised three “runner” style EAFs
  • Improved thermo/celox automatic measuring device (catfis unit)/reduced cost by approximately 6K per month

Casting Manager/Turn Coordinator

RG Steel
11.2002 - 04.2011
  • Oversaw the daily operation in a fast paced two strand caster averaging 10,000 tons cast per day
  • Supervised 35+ employees in addition to 20+vendors/contractors, and 20+maintenance employees
  • Modified JSA (Job Safety Analysis) forms to aid in safe operation and performance
  • Applied TOP (Total Operating Performance) with all crews
  • Monitored inventory daily/Tabware program usage for inventory control
  • Managed by request/aided blast furnace area during shutdown for repairs
  • Managed by request/aided central maintenance with multimillion-dollar inventory control
  • Implemented audit system and utilized the inventory for improved vertical space and sorting
  • Visual inspection methods improved for proper annealing of steel before coating at finishing
  • Level 1, 2, 2a, Totalvision, Spoc, Verstraned, Zycom, Tabware, Office, etc. programs utilized daily
  • Oversaw supervision of shop personnel regarding repairs of significant cost
  • Trained employees daily on the process and detail utilization
  • Successfully aided in the ongoing process improvement and safety programs of the process
  • Supervised LTS, pit, and maintenance areas during off turns

Supervisor

Union Metal Corporation
03.2000 - 06.2002
  • Supervised 80+ employees including engineers and weld inspectors in three departments
  • Inventory control system and audit system implemented for three departments
  • Oversaw aluminum pole inventory more than 5 million dollars-all scrap parts and shavings accounted for re-processing purposes
  • Kaizen and Kanban implemented for better inventory control, utilization, and production goals
  • Cost savings of $25,000 reported monthly
  • Safety audits and programs initiated during employment
  • Overall process improved resulting in elimination of one shift during reduced periods of booking orders
  • Energy savings program initiated during idle times or outages for repairs
  • Worked closely with mechanical engineers for redesigns and schematic updates/changes
  • Cellular pole contracts required weld x-ray for successful accounts…reject rate lowered by 3% during employment by proper weld technique instruction and training
  • Environmental disposal of waste materials (oils and cooling fluids) tracked with various methods
  • Improved tooling change out time using automated/software driven brake press

Lead Man/welder/fitter

JRB Company
01.1996 - 03.2000
  • Supervised 20+ employees revolving in a fabrication shop (1 year)
  • Followed Schematics for proper weld/fit procedure – per company policy
  • Fitter (Fit most construction attachments and equipment [buckets, couplers, rakes, forks, slide locks, demolition attachments, etc.])
  • Welder (Welded most products produced throughout shop)
  • Leadman/supervisory role after one year – continued to weld/fit product/quality improvement, etc.
  • Torches used for leveling and chamfering purposes along with air grinders, carbon arc, etc.
  • Housekeeping followed for safety/productivity purposes
  • Worked on projects such as demolition equipment with a cost of $100,000 per unit with a potential profit margin of 40% (350 series and 250 series [smaller units and cost reduced by two turns per unit])
  • Aided with more efficient shop layout design and machinery orientation during relocation construction of facility
  • Traveled to two “sister” plants for industrial engineering purposes
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.

Education

Six Sigma Certifications -

Purdue University

MBA - Business leadership

Youngstown State University

B.S. - Automated Manufacturing Engineering

Akron University

Applied Industrial Engineering Technology - AIET

Stark State College

Skills

  • ~ 25 years of supervisory/managerial experience
  • Supervised projects with multiple employees - including hourly, salary, vendors, and contractors during career
  • Consistently identified and implemented high impact cost savings program
  • Managed multimillion-dollar projects and inventory
  • Enhanced shop layout efficiencies for increased functionality and throughput
  • Aided in re-engineering of products, schematic design, and warranty item inspection/evaluation
  • Traveled to alternate plant locations to aid with restarts/issues
  • Further education focus centered around industrial engineering
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, JIT (Just in Time) Kaizen, Kanban, PLC, Robotics, TQM (Total Quality Management), CNC, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, ProModel, Minitab, etc
  • Operational efficiency
  • Customer relations
  • Machine operation
  • Computer skills
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Multitasking
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Shift Fabrication Manager

BWXT
04.2022 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

FRC Global
07.2014 - 09.2022

Area Manager-Refractory/Pits

Republic Steel
03.2013 - 05.2014

Pit Foreman/Sr. Melter Foreman

AK Steel
04.2011 - 03.2013

Casting Manager/Turn Coordinator

RG Steel
11.2002 - 04.2011

Supervisor

Union Metal Corporation
03.2000 - 06.2002

Lead Man/welder/fitter

JRB Company
01.1996 - 03.2000

MBA - Business leadership

Youngstown State University

B.S. - Automated Manufacturing Engineering

Akron University

Applied Industrial Engineering Technology - AIET

Stark State College

Six Sigma Certifications -

Purdue University

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