Senior Production Planner

Sr. Production Planner

 

 

Diamond WireTechnology

 

Diamond Wire Technology (DWT) is a global capital equipment and consumable manufacturer servicing 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 “Greenâ€�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 DWT has been designing and producing Diamond Wire and Diamond Wire Saws for over 38 years.  Colorado Spring 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.

 

Company Opportunity

 

DWT is a 100+ 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.

 

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

 

Responsible for development and implementation of Master Production Schedule to help drive successful, on-time fulfillment of orders through the manufacturing process.  Must be able to configure the Master Production Schedule from Sales Orders and formulate assembly and machined parts routings with input from the Production Managers in a high mix, low volume, discreet manufacturing environment.  Will also be responsible for planning and scheduling the sequence of purchased parts, component parts, fabrication,assembly, and other manufacturing operations, while conferring with department supervisors to determine the status of assigned projects. 

 

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

Key person involved with the implementation and on-going maintenance of the ERP system.

 

Formulates the Master Production Schedule from Sales Orders so that all orders are delivered on time and within cost specifications.

 

Plans and schedules the sequence of purchased parts,component parts, fabrication, assembly, and other manufacturing operations.

 

Formulates assembly and machined parts routings with input from the production managers.

 

Communicates with department supervisors to determine the status of assigned projects.

 

Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

 

Prepares production reports pertaining to business objectives.

 

 

Position Requirements

 

Bachelor degree in related field such as business or management. 

 

Three to five years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience working with ERP systems.  APICS certification strongly preferred.

 

Expertise in working with Microsoft Suite.

 

Excellent communication skills with ability to work with alllevels of the organization.  Ability to work under pressure, to anticipate problems and to creatively bring solutions to the various business situations.