Greg Stromire
Paul
Summary
Dynamic Parts Manager with over 23 years of experience in hydraulic systems and employee training. Known for leading teams effectively, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic account management and quality control initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
BTR Truck and Trailer Parts
Paul
2003 - Current
- Managed two locations post-BTR acquisition of Double L for 1.5 years; established new accounts and coordinated account transfers; oversaw implementation of new computer system and handled purchasing while training staff at both locations. Did forklift training for employees 1/2 year. Drove forklifts and extend a boom forklifts, skid steer, scissor lifts
- Served as Final assembly shop foreman for 4 years. Trained employees on installation of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Did quality control on machines before they left the shop. Safety person for the shops. Used forklifts, extend a boom forklifts, scissor lifts, extend a boom lifts, skid steers.
- Served as manufacturing shop foreman for 5 years, leading service tech operations and designing suspensions, electrical, and hydraulic systems for trailers, while providing training on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. Did quality control on machines before they left the shop. Safety person for the shops. Used forklifts, extend a boom forklifts, scissor lifts, extend a boom lifts, loader, skid steer.
- Designing the suspensions, electrical, and hydraulic for 2 years. Service tech.
- Worked as a welder. Mig, tig and stick welding. Specializing in electrical and hydraulic systems, for 13 years. Drove forklifts, extend a boom forklifts, scissor lifts, extend a boom lifts, loader, small cranes.
Welder
BARCLAY MECHANICAL SERVICES INC.
Paul
1998 - 2003
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Set up equipment and welded parts following welding chart specifications to achieve precise assembly.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Adapted to various welding environments including fieldwork and shop settings.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and ensure quality standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Installed new plant equipment following manufacturer's instructions, enhancing operational safety and functionality.
- Utilized various lift equipment for efficient material handling and site logistics over a 5-year period.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Laborer
McCain Foods
Burley
1996 - 1998
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Worked on the packaging line.
- Mixed ingredients for cubed hash brown line, maintaining quality standards.
- Served as line operator for packaging plant 2, overseeing daily operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on production lines to prevent downtime.
Vending Route Driver
Stoney's coin machines
Burley
1989 - 1996
- Collected cash from video machines, jukeboxes, and pool tables, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Transported and installed machines at designated locations to maintain service availability.
- Repaired machines promptly to reduce downtime and enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minico Spartans
Rupert, ID05-1987
Skills
- Parts inventory control
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Warehouse management
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost optimization
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory analysis
- Documentation management
- Equipment maintenance
- Financial reconciliation
- Sales analytics
- Vendor relations
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Goal setting
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
- Inventory analysis
- Process improvement
Timeline
Parts Manager
BTR Truck and Trailer Parts
2003 - Current
Welder
BARCLAY MECHANICAL SERVICES INC.
1998 - 2003
Laborer
McCain Foods
1996 - 1998
Vending Route Driver
Stoney's coin machines
1989 - 1996
High School Diploma -
Minico Spartans