Executive Search Across Every Function in Food Manufacturing
Williams Recruitment places Director-level and above talent across operations, quality, supply chain, R&D, and executive leadership — exclusively in US food manufacturing. Every search is retained. Every placement is guaranteed for 12 months.
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Service areas
Director, VP, SVP, and C-Suite across seven core functions.
Director, VP, SVP, and C-Suite across seven core functions.
Operations & Manufacturing
Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and VPs of Operations who can lead a live manufacturing environment, drive OEE improvements, and manage complex multi-shift operations. Lean and Six Sigma backgrounds prioritized.
Quality, Technical & Food Safety
VPs of Quality, FSQA Directors, and Technical Leaders with proven track records in SQF, GFSI, FSMA, and FDA/USDA compliance. Candidates who can build food safety culture — not just pass audits.VP Quality · Director Food Safety · SVP Quality Assurance · PCQI Lead
Supply Chain & Procurement
VP of Supply Chain, Director of Procurement, and Global Sourcing Leaders who can stabilize ingredient sourcing, reduce cost exposure, and build resilient supplier networks across a complex US and international supply base.
R&D & Innovation
Heads of R&D, Directors of Innovation, and NPD Leaders who can manage product pipelines from concept through commercialization, balancing consumer trends with margin requirements and regulatory compliance.
Executive Search
Retained, confidential search for President, CEO, COO, CFO, and VP-level appointments. For when the hire is too important to get wrong — and the search needs to be handled with complete discretion.
Service areas
Director, VP, SVP, and C-Suite across seven core functions.
Operations & Manufacturing
Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and VPs of Operations who can lead a live manufacturing environment, drive OEE improvements, and manage complex multi-shift operations. Lean and Six Sigma backgrounds prioritized.
Quality, Technical & Food Safety
VPs of Quality, FSQA Directors, and Technical Leaders with proven track records in SQF, GFSI, FSMA, and FDA/USDA compliance. Candidates who can build food safety culture — not just pass audits.VP Quality · Director Food Safety · SVP Quality Assurance · PCQI Lead
Supply Chain & Procurement
VP of Supply Chain, Director of Procurement, and Global Sourcing Leaders who can stabilize ingredient sourcing, reduce cost exposure, and build resilient supplier networks across a complex US and international supply base.
R&D & Innovation
Heads of R&D, Directors of Innovation, and NPD Leaders who can manage product pipelines from concept through commercialization, balancing consumer trends with margin requirements and regulatory compliance.
Executive Search
Retained, confidential search for President, CEO, COO, CFO, and VP-level appointments. For when the hire is too important to get wrong — and the search needs to be handled with complete discretion.
Ready to discuss your search?
A 30-minute discovery call is the starting point. No obligation — just a direct conversation about your hiring challenge and whether Williams Recruitment is the right fit.