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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVesuvius employees are 25% more likely to recommend Vesuvius as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
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| 11% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Vesuvius is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vesuvius employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Vesuvius’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Hot Springs Village, AR. See below in detail how working at Vesuvius was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vesuvius is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
Vesuvius ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 8 Vesuvius employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vesuvius improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Close and worth together on projects. We get dumped on with unnecessary work because of McKennnsey.
What makes you most happy at work?When opinions are valued, we are equally taken care of and the company values each and every effort.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Almost everything about the company is always positive except some people from HR (veteran HR).
What would you improve about your company's interview process?People & Organization, compensation, values, respect.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Perhaps, they should benchmark the market rates , experience and qualifications of the long times of the company
Vesuvius is a provider of engineering services and solutions for steel and foundry industries.
Vesuvius Crucible Company, with a mission to produce the most effective clay graphite crucible for melting steel.
| Headquarter | London, AR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vesuvius.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1916 |
| Company Status | Public |
24 employees at Vesuvius have reviewed Vesuvius across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 24 Vesuvius employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vesuvius are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Vesuvius, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vesuvius are generally satisfied with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Vesuvius are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vesuvius believe the environment at Vesuvius is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vesuvius is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at Vesuvius work 8 hours or less, while 60% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Vesuvius are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hot Springs Village, AR about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Hot Springs Village, AR employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 61% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Vesuvius' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Vesuvius employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
François’s approval rate is just above average, putting François in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Hot Springs Village, AR. François Wanecq is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development Vesuvius offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. With François’s leadership, Vesuvius employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Outlook. François was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
The Vesuvius Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO François Wanecq, VP Global Operations Gary Wilson, and Executive David Lowry
François Wanecq CEO / President
François Wanecq serves as the CEO / President of Vesuvius.
Gary Wilson VP Global Operations
Gary Wilson serves as the VP Global Operations of Vesuvius. Gary started at Vesuvius in January of 2017. Gary currently... read more
David Lowry Executive
David Lowry serves as the Executive of Vesuvius.
Jack Petrick Vice President
Jack Petrick serves as the Vice President of Vesuvius.
Pierre Combemale Chief Information Officer
Pierre Combemale serves as the Chief Information Officer of Vesuvius. Pierre started at Vesuvius in September of 2004.... read more
Don Whitesel Vice President Flow Control North America
Don Whitesel serves as the Vice President Flow Control North America of Vesuvius. Don currently resides in the Greater... read more
Luis Reyes Vice President Marketing and Technology Advanced Refractories
Luis Reyes serves as the Vice President Marketing and Technology Advanced Refractories of Vesuvius. Luis currently... read more
Bill Kelly VP Finance Adv Ref
Bill Kelly serves as the VP Finance Adv Ref of Vesuvius. Bill currently resides in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area.
Renald Bartoe Business Director- Fused Silica Division Americas and Asia-Pacific
Renald Bartoe serves as the Business Director- Fused Silica Division Americas and Asia-Pacific of Vesuvius.
How much do people at Vesuvius get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vesuvius is $128,328, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,945, or $61 per hour.
At Vesuvius, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,924 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,280 annually. Average Vesuvius salaries by department include: Customer Support at $68,697, Sales at $148,146, IT at $107,176, and Admin at $61,137. Half of Vesuvius salaries are above $127,945.
5 employees at Vesuvius rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Vesuvius rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $246k | $246k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vesuvius across various culture dimensions.
Vesuvius' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Vesuvius' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Vesuvius applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Vesuvius?
Vesuvius CEO is François Wanecq, their score by employees is 72
What is Vesuvius eNPS?
The eNPS for Vesuvius is 25
What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Vesuvius?
Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Design in Vesuvius?
The average salaries for Design in Vesuvius is 123k
What are the benefits at Vesuvius?
Vesuvius perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance