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Food & Beverage Roles We Fill

Personalized Executive Recruitment

Fill Your Roles with Exceptional Talent

Food and beverage is a trend-driven yet highly regulated industry requiring unique and specific skill sets. The individuals leading your company must be agile and able to develop and execute strategies while staying on top of meticulous execution. These are often challenging roles to fill, and we know how to find the right people for the job.

We work with food & beverage manufacturing, commodities, agriculture, and grocery retail companies to source top talent for the industry’s most critical leadership roles. With decades of industry expertise, proven processes, and an unmatched network of executive-level candidates, we guarantee every placement is the right placement.

Executive

As the face of the company, executives provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure your organization’s overall success, sustainable growth, and profitability. They are responsible for aligning the company’s vision and values, strategic planning, and overseeing the implementation of initiatives across all functional areas to drive innovation, profitability, and market competitiveness.

  • Chief Executive Officer 
  • President 
  • General Manager 

Operations

Operational leaders oversee the efficient operation of production facilities, optimizing processes to meet quality, safety, and volume targets while minimizing costs. They will be successful at production planning, equipment maintenance, quality control, and executing continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality food products to market.

  • Chief Operating Officer 
  • Vice President of Operations 
  • Director of Operations 
  • Director of Engineering  
  • Director of Maintenance 
  • Director of Demand Planning 
  • General Manager 
  • Plant Manager 
  • Operations Manager

Supply Chain

This critical role ensures the seamless flow of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products, optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Their duties encompass procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and distribution. They will employ strategic plans and advanced technologies to streamline operations and meet customer demands in a dynamic market environment.

  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • Vice President of Supply Chain
  • Vice President of Procurement
  • Vice President of Warehouse and Transportation
  • Director of Supply Chain
  • Director of Logistics
  • Supply Chain Manager

Sales

Sales leadership focuses on developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, expand market share, and foster strong relationships with customers in retail, foodservice, and industrial channels. They will be skilled at developing sales strategies, overseeing sales team performance, and leveraging market insights to drive organizational growth and profitability.

  • Chief Commercial Officer  
  • Vice President of Sales (all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Industrial) 
  • Director of Sales 
  • Director of Ingredient Sales 
  • Director of Technical Sales 
  • Key Account Manager 
  • Business Development Manager 

Marketing

Marketers must successfully execute initiatives to promote products, build brand awareness, and drive sales utilizing market research, branding, advertising, innovation, trade, and promotional campaigns. They will live and breathe your business, identifying consumer preferences and market trends, and differentiating products in a competitive landscape to maximize market share and profitability.

  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Vice President of Marketing
  • Director of Loyalty Marketing
  • Director of Shopper Marketing
  • Director of E-Commerce
  • Director of Marketing
  • Brand Manager
  • Trade Marketing Manager

Research & Development

R&D leaders are dedicated to innovating and improving product offerings through research, experimentation, and formulation of new products, line extensions and processes. They will oversee market and trend analysis, stay on top of consumer insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product differentiation, meet regulatory requirements, and capitalize on emerging trends in the food industry.

  • Chief Technical Services Officer 
  • Vice President of Research and Development 
  • Director of Product Development 
  • Director of Research and Development 
  • Director of Technical Services 
  • Research and Development Manager 

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

The individuals in these roles are responsible for implementing and maintaining rigorous protocols and standards to ensure the safety, integrity, and quality of all food products throughout the production process. They will oversee monitoring and enforcing adherence to regulatory requirements, conducting thorough inspections and audits, and continuously improving systems and processes to uphold consumer trust and satisfaction.

  • Chief Food Safety Quality Assurance Officer 
  • Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance 
  • Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance 
  • Quality Assurance Manager 
  • Quality Control Manager 

Human Resources

This critical role attracts, retains, and develops a skilled and motivated workforce that aligns with the organization’s objectives. They will create a positive workplace culture to enhance employee engagement and retention. As a business partner, they oversee employee and labor relations, benefits, compensation, organizational development, talent acquisition, training, and development.

  • Chief Human Resources Officer 
  • Vice President of Human Resources 
  • Director of Human Resources 
  • Director of Safety 
  • Human Resources Manager 

Merchandising & Retail

Individuals overseeing merchandising and retail are responsible for strategic planning and executing product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to optimize sales and maximize profitability. They will be highly skilled in analyzing market trends, managing inventory levels, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure a compelling and competitive product offering that meets customer demand.

  • Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Marketing and Sales
  • Vice President of Perishable Merchandising
  • Vice President of Merchandising
  • Director of Merchandising
  • Category Manager 

Finance

These leaders manage financial resources, budgeting, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and ensure fiscal responsibility. Their duties will encompass financial analysis, cost management, and compliance with regulatory standards to optimize profitability and maintain financial health within your organization.

  • Chief Financial Officer 
  • Vice President of Finance 
  • Controller 
  • Director of Accounting 

Trusted Processes, Proven Results

Build A Team That Drives Your Vision

Partner with food industry recruiters who know the industry and take the time to understand your business objectives. Working together, we fill your executive roles with leaders committed to driving your company’s vision and contributing to the bottom line.