Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 1 month ago
Vice President, Human Resources
St. Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAFB International is a global leader in pet food palatability, committed to operational excellence and innovation. The Vice President of Human Resources will shape and execute HR strategies to enhance organizational performance and foster a culture of high engagement and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute HR strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and support long-term growth
Lead programs across talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design, succession planning, and M&A HR integration
Be a steward of our unique culture, operating system (EBOS) and Core Values
Act as a trusted and integral part of High Performing Leadership Team
Leverage HR analytics and key performance metrics (Time-to-Fill, Engagement Scores, Attrition, Succession White Space) to inform decisions, measure ROI, and elevate accountability
Champion continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Core Value Drivers (Internal Fill Rate, Retention, On-Time Delivery & Quality, CAGR, OMX Expansion)
Build and mentor high-performing HR and leadership teams to ensure sustainable organizational success
Qualification
Required
Senior HR executive with 7+ years of leadership experience at the Senior Director or VP level, ideally having led HR strategy for a $500M+ organization
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
Multi-industry and/or multi-business experience within continuous improvement environments
Proven practitioner of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, with a track record of addressing complex business challenges and driving measurable results
Strong global HR perspective, ideally managing teams across regions such as EU, Thailand, Brazil, or comparable markets
Exceptional business acumen, with the ability to translate operational needs into workforce strategies that deliver measurable business impact
High-energy, entrepreneurial leader with executive presence, unquestioned integrity, and a highly collaborative mindset
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or Human Resources Management)
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
INSPECTOR
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2025-09-13
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