Global food manufacturing search
Founder-led, not handed off
Direct access
No junior delivery layer between your brief and the market.
Shortlist discipline
Three to five serious candidates, not a volume CV exercise.
Global reach
Search across borders when the right food manufacturing leader is not local.
12-month guarantee
Risk reversal that makes the search partner accountable after placement.
FT Top 150 Recruiters
Williams Recruitment exists for one reason: helping food manufacturers secure senior leaders they can trust to deliver.
Not a generalist agency that dabbles in food. Not a CPG recruiter covering everything from confectionery to cosmetics. A dedicated search practice that knows this industry from the factory floor up.
I run one search practice, not a recruitment agency. Every search I take, I run personally, briefing, market mapping, every approach, every interview, every reference. That accountability is the foundation of Williams365.
Practice areas
C-suite & Board
Confidential search for MD, CEO and COO appointments, with every approach handled personally.
My process
Operations & Production
Plant Managers, Operations Directors and Factory GMs who have led live manufacturing environments.
Quality & NPD
Technical, FSQA and innovation leaders with credibility beyond their on-paper qualifications.
Supply Chain & Purchasing
Supply chain and procurement leaders who stabilise sourcing, reduce exposure and protect continuity.
Maintenance & Engineering
Engineering and maintenance leaders who keep plants running to customer and audit standards.
The Williams365 Plan
Every placement is guaranteed for 12 months. If the hire doesn’t work out, I re-run the search at no cost.
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Interim
Fast-turn interim and contract leaders for food manufacturing operations.
Discuss an interim brief
Tell me about the role and I’ll map the search path.
Client evidence
Proof that feels specific, not performative.
Scott took the time to understand me, my background, and the job market, honestly, and without the corporate gloss. He communicates clearly, follows through on what he says, and has a real talent for connecting people with the right opportunities. I'd highly recommend Scott to any professional wanting someone in their corner.
Anonymised search outcomes
VP Operations
$180M snack manufacturer
VP lost mid-expansion. Replacement placed in six weeks; facility delivered on time with zero service-level breaches.
Food safety
Three-site poultry processor
Active FDA corrective action, no director in post. Candidate placed in eight weeks; observations closed within six months.
Supply chain
Natural foods brand
$4M retail revenue exposed by co-manufacturer dependency. VP placed; zero stockouts in year one.
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