Chief People Officer

Chief People Officer

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) is hiring a Chief People Officer to join our rapidly growing technology company. For over two decades, APP has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the firearms, medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and PrintalloyÒ position APP as the first choice for some of the largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients' medical devices, hand tools, firearms, and sporting goods.


At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability life and AD&D insurance.


Guided by four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage fun. We strive for excellence. We foster accountability. We promote transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self-driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started!

Job Characteristics :

• Strategic-minded human resources leader
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker for employee and leadership development
• High integrity with strong judgment and diplomatic decision-making skills
• Proven ability to drive culture and employee engagement
• Quick-to-connect, empathetic, and influential communicator
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking ability

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead, strategize, execute, and hold teams accountable across recruiting, compliance, culture, and development
• Provide overall leadership in career development, performance management, payroll oversight, succession planning, risk management, safety, retention, training, events, policy development, compliance, compensation, and benefits
• Partner with leadership to design and maintain a comprehensive management succession plan
• Develop and execute the HR Strategic Plan
• Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with talent acquisition resources and other leaders on strategic recruiting plans
• Provide oversight for training efforts to deliver effective role-based training
• Drive employee engagement to strengthen retention and culture
• Champion a culture of Fun, Excellence, Accountability, and Transparency
• Act as a member of the senior leadership team
• Provide strategic direction on system upgrades and work across functions to drive improvements

Requirements :

• BS/BA required; MBA or MA/MS preferred
• 10+ years HR experience, including 5+ years executive HR leadership
• SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred