Food Manufacturing Executive Search

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Specialist Food & Beverage Manufacturing Recruitment

The global food and beverage manufacturing sector is evolving as producers respond to changing consumer preferences, tighter margins, and continued investment in automation and digital technologies. Manufacturers are under pressure to improve productivity and maintain consistent product quality while managing supply chain challenges and rising raw material and energy costs, as well as increasingly demanding regulatory requirements. As facilities become more automated and connected, businesses need leadership teams with the experience to manage this new manufacturing environment.

These challenges are particularly prominent across high-volume and multi-site operations, where production efficiency and equipment reliability directly impact profitability. Plant leaders must balance day-to-day production with long-term priorities such as capital investment and process optimization while maintaining high standards around food safety, quality, and compliance.

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Fierce competition for experienced manufacturing professionals makes it increasingly difficult for businesses to secure executives who combine hands-on food manufacturing experience with strong commercial and leadership skills. This is particularly true for businesses expanding production capacity, investing in automation, integrating new facilities, or developing multi-site operations, where experienced leaders make a significant difference to the success of these initiatives.

CSG Talent provides specialist food and beverage manufacturing executive search services for leading global organizations. We identify senior leadership and specialist talent across plant operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, procurement, and logistics. By combining industry expertise with an international network of senior-level professionals, our food manufacturing recruitment specialists help businesses build teams capable of improving performance and supporting long-term growth.

Executive Search for Food Processing & Operations Leadership

CSG's specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment consultants recruit cross-functionally, covering a range of senior-level roles.

Plant Operations

Effective plant leadership is critical to maintaining productivity and improving performance across high-volume and increasingly automated manufacturing environments. CSG Talent identifies operational leaders who can turn improvement strategies into meaningful results.

Focus areas: Food processing, high-volume production, batch production, lean manufacturing, production planning, operational efficiency.

Key roles: VP Operations, VP Manufacturing, Director of Operations, Director of Manufacturing, Plant Managers, Production Managers, Production Supervisors, CI Managers, Plant Controllers, HR Managers, HR Directors, Finance Managers, CFOs.

Plant Engineering & Maintenance

Reliable equipment and strong quality processes are fundamental to keeping modern food manufacturing facilities productive and compliant. CSG Talent recruits technical leaders who can support automation and maintain the standards expected across food production environments.

Focus areas: Production line automation, equipment maintenance, asset reliability, new product development (NPD), product innovation, quality management (QA/QC), sanitation, facility engineering.

Key roles: VP/Director of Engineering, Engineering Managers, Project Engineers, Process Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Quality Managers, QA Supervisors, Sanitation Managers, Sanitation Supervisors.

Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics

Manufacturers need resilient supply chains that can respond to changing costs, ingredient availability, and production requirements without disrupting operations. CSG Talent helps businesses identify supply chain and procurement professionals with the experience to strengthen these critical functions.

Focus areas: Supply chain strategy, strategic procurement, raw materials, ingredient sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, distribution, cold chain management, demand forecasting.

Key roles: Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Managers and Directors, Sourcing Managers, Buyers, Logistics Managers, Warehouse Managers, Warehouse Supervisors.

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We worked with the team at CSG Talent to fill a new main board role for the UK. We ended up with a very strong and relevant field of candidates and made an appointment that has proved to be very successful for our business. They have an in-depth knowledge of our sector and we found the team to be one of the very few recruiters with real industry knowledge and networks.
Managing Director
Our consultant at CSG Talent is professional, personable and efficient. They take a longer-term strategic view of their business relationships and is generous in offering people the benefit of their experience and relevant market intelligence. I would have no hesitation in recommending them as someone I would be happy to work with in future.
Purchasing & Business Improvement Manager, Haribo
CSG Talent have been working in partnership with Arla Foods since 2009. I have found the team to be highly professional with great knowledge and insight in to the FMCG industry. I always have complete confidence that they will represent Arla Foods well in the marketplace and only submit candidates who meet the specified criteria. I would be happy to recommend CSG Talent as credible business partners.
Recruitment Manager, Arla Foods
The consumer team are phenomenal with real experience. They made the whole process much easier and were integral to me securing a position.
The team at CSG Talent took the time to understand my experience and what I was looking for which resulted in being able to discuss opportunities with me that I was genuinely interested in as opposed to positions that I could fill but were of little interest which I certainly welcomed. I recommend the consumer team at CSG Talent and would happily work with them in the future.
Dan went through an exhaustive search for us, scanning through hundreds of contacts throughout the US. He found the perfect fit, both experience wise and culture wise. Dan was a great resource for us to use in this search and provided us with an option who immediately helped us grow our business. I would highly recommend Dan and CSG.
President, MacDonald Meat Company, Inc.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Baldwin during my recent career search, and I can confidently say he is a first-class recruiter in the food and beverage industry. Chris was the very first to reach out to me, and from our initial conversation through every step of the process, his professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional communication stood out. In an industry where recruiter experiences can vary widely, Chris consistently demonstrated a level of transparency and engagement that set him apart. He ensured I was well-informed and well-prepared, keeping me updated and aligned with the opportunity at every turn. His ability to build trust and facilitate clear communication between candidates and companies is a true asset.
Danielle Hertzel Manufacturing Director
James is a dedicated recruiter who prioritizes finding the perfect career fit for you. With a focus on your professional growth, he offers support in making informed decisions. His commitment to his clients' success is commendable. If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey, I highly recommend collaborating with him.
Emilio Perez Director of Beef Processing

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