Human Resource Manager

Diamond Wire Technology
Diamond Wire Technology (DWT) is a global capital equipment and consumable manufacturer serving the semiconductor and solar equipment markets around the world. The company is the world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of diamond impregnated wire and diamond wire saws. The saws, which must perform to micron level precision, are used in applications ranging from laboratory sample cutting to production cutting of materials such as Sapphire, Silicon Carbide, and Silicon. The process of cutting with diamond wire using water as a coolant is a “Green” alternative to other cutting methods. The explosive growth of the solar power industry and the application of DWT’s saws and wire for cutting silicon wafers used in solar cells put the company at the forefront of the renewable energy expansion.

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Diamond Wire Technology, LLC has been designing and producing Diamond Wire and Diamond Wire saws for over 38 years. Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains. With over 300 days of sunshine, bike trails and open spaces, access to sporting, cultural, and family attractions, and close proximity to world-class ski resorts, Colorado Springs is a prime vacation destination drawing more than 6 million visitors a year. Money Magazine, in its August 2006 issue, ranked Colorado Springs number one – the Best Big City in the nation to live and work.

Opportunity

COMPANY
• DWT is a 60+ employee company with an entrepreneurial spirit that is poised for rapid growth---growing greater than 100% a year. The successful candidate will play a vital role in this growth, especially as it applies to the workforce which is a mixture of manufacturing, engineering, high level scientists as well as exempt/non-exempt functional experts (marketing, sales, business development).

The company has traditionally manufactured diamond wire and diamond wire saws in relatively small quantities. Their products were largely targeted at R&D and low rate production applications. Now the business is moving into production applications requiring more robust saws and wire manufacturing equipment.

Position Summary:
The Human Resource Manager (HRM) must provide value-added, organization-wide HR expertise, leadership and implementation of best practices, HR programs and policies, and day-to-day management coaching for all functional areas of HR. HR functional areas include recruiting, employee development, learning/training, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, benefits, salary administration, employee relations, and day-to-day operations. This position will must create and develop strategy for all people initiatives with the Executive team.
Perfect candidate is knowledgeable in all areas of HR within small high growth manufacturing/engineering companies and has specific expertise in recruitment (2008 special emphasis) as well as organizational development. He/she has had experience in meeting the needs and expectations of the organization and its employees through high growth periods.
Position will report directly to the CFO and will have a part time Benefits administrator.

Principle Responsibilities
The HRM for this business will be responsible for the following:

• Recruitment – Develop strategy, contract resources, and systems to effectively recruit and retain employees to meet ever increasing growth needs ( est. 38 new hires in 2008).
• Benefits – Strategy, planning and administration of all benefits as well as benchmarking against market to meet needs of growing workforce.
• Employee Development – Career counseling and coaching for employees. Provide recommendations on development and training activities.
• Compensation: Salary planning/administration as well as benchmark to market.
• HR Policies/Programs: Manage/ensure equity & consistency in enforcement of HR policies.
• Performance Management – Implement and drive performance management process and training programs. This includes facilitation of performance management training and analysis of forms, goals, and development action planning.
• Consulting – Act as counsel, confidant, sounding board and "HR business partner" for entire business. Actively participate in leadership teams of the organization. Identify HR issues and opportunities. Assist with organizational restructures and transitions. Improve productivity at the business/organizational level. Provide expertise in all HR functions including benefits, compensation, training, employee development, employee relations, and recruitment.
• Succession Planning –Manage succession plan and development movements in the organization. Develop action plans with senior level executives for development planning. Executive coaching.
• Special Assignments as assigned (could include due diligence work in the future.)

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree preferably with a major in Human Resource Management. PHR certification a plus as well as MBA/MS.
• Related Experience: 8 to 10 years progressive HR and management experience in manufacturing/engineering high growth environments that strive for operational excellence and charting new directions in their industry.
• The ideal candidate will have:
  - Strength and experience in successful high growth recruiting scenarios
  - A proven track record successfully leading a human resources function and developing innovative programs that add significant value to the organization, not just maintaining administrative status quo.
  - Experience building talent through effective management development programs, succession planning programs.
  - A proven track record of making a difference, setting trends and making the organizations where he/she has worked, better business environments with better business results because of their direct day-to-day involvement in leading the people initiatives of the organization.

Skills

• Timely and effective attention to HR issues
• Strong coach/teacher
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly focus on priorities
• Strong leadership skills
• “Roll up the sleeves and get it done” mentality
• The ability to impact and influence business decisions
• Flexible and adaptable
• An effective business partner
• Bottom-line results orientation
• Creative, “out of the box” thinker
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally
• Strong organizational, consulting, facilitation, and execution skills
• Strength in leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate others towards high standards of performance.
• Be able to represent the company in a positive, ethical, and professional manner in person, by phone, and in written correspondence.

Important Success Factors:

• Desire to build/grow company on an entrepreneurial, “lean & mean” budget
• Creative mindset with the capacity to accept/synthesize many new and diverse ideas into practical ST/LT plans.
• Willing to work closely with others in a technical, manufacturing environment
• Comfortable in an informal environment where:
  - teamwork, accessibility, and pragmatism are emphasized
  - reward is based on results
  - interface with all levels
• High energy
• Team player
• Driven problem solver
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Bright and intellect, quick thinker
• High sense of self responsibility (self-directed)
• Utmost integrity

Work Environment

• Workforce consists of manufacturing/engineering people at all levels as well as business/support people
• Work is most often performed in a factory or laboratory environment.
• Successful employees provide self-motivation in the work environment and a commitment to do “whatever it takes” to get their job done.
• Competitive salary/benefits

Contact Information:
Diane Marcum is conducting this search; therefore, please do not contact company directly. Email resume and/or credentials via a Word document to: resume@forkerassociates.com
Put "DWT-HR Managerr” in the subject line.
Please no phone calls.