Food Manufacturing Recruitment With a 365-Day Guarantee
Food Manufacturing Recruitment With a 365-Day Guarantee
Food Manufacturing Recruitment With a 365-Day Guarantee
I’m Scott Williams. I help food manufacturers secure high-impact leaders who stay. Stop settling for CVs, start building your legacy with the industry's longest guarantee.
I’m Scott Williams. I help food manufacturers secure high-impact leaders who stay. Stop settling for CVs, start building your legacy with the industry's longest guarantee.
I’m Scott Williams. I help food manufacturers secure high-impact leaders who stay. Stop settling for CVs, start building your legacy with the industry's longest guarantee.
Your Growth, My Mission
+92%
Retention
20 years industry experience
Your Growth, My Mission
+92%
Retention
20 years industry experience
Your Growth, My Mission
+92%
Retention
20 years industry experience
Williams Recruitment is the UK's leading specialist food manufacturing recruitment agency, offering an industry-leading Williams365 guarantee - a full 365-day replacement warranty on all senior leadership placements. I place Quality Directors, Production Managers, Technical Managers, and NPD Leaders across the UK food manufacturing sector, with a guarantee that far exceeds the industry standard of just 90 days.
Williams Recruitment is the UK's leading specialist food manufacturing recruitment agency, offering an industry-leading Williams365 guarantee - a full 365-day replacement warranty on all senior leadership placements. I place Quality Directors, Production Managers, Technical Managers, and NPD Leaders across the UK food manufacturing sector, with a guarantee that far exceeds the industry standard of just 90 days.
What I cover
Comprehensive recruitment solutions for food manufacturing success.
Maintenance & Engineering
Secure the talent that keeps your food manufacturing plant running—from Maintenance Managers to Chief Engineers.
Maintenance & Engineering
Secure the talent that keeps your food manufacturing plant running—from Maintenance Managers to Chief Engineers.
Operations & Production
Find the leaders who optimise your floor, from food manufacturing Factory Managers to Operations Directors.
Business Solutions
Find the leaders who optimise your floor, from food manufacturing Factory Managers to Operations Directors.
Quality & NPD
Ensure safety and innovation with vetted food manufacturing Technical Directors, Quality Managers and Development Chefs.
Quality & NPD
Ensure safety and innovation with vetted food manufacturing Technical Directors, Quality Managers and Development Chefs.
Supply Chain & Purchasing
Strategic food manufacturing recruitment that stabilize your raw material sourcing and logistics.
Supply Chain & Purchasing
Strategic food manufacturing recruitment that stabilize your raw material sourcing and logistics.
Executive Search
Discreet, headhunted search for food manufacturing MDs, CEOs, and Board-level appointments.
Executive Search
Discreet, headhunted search for food manufacturing MDs, CEOs, and Board-level appointments.
The Williams365 Plan
Our flagship partnership offering a full 12-month replacement guarantee for total food manufacturing peace of mind.
The Williams365 Plan
Our flagship partnership offering a full 12-month replacement guarantee for total food manufacturing peace of mind.
What I cover
Comprehensive recruitment solutions for food manufacturing success.
Maintenance & Engineering
Secure the talent that keeps your food manufacturing plant running—from Maintenance Managers to Chief Engineers.
Operations & Production
Find the leaders who optimise your floor, from food manufacturing Factory Managers to Operations Directors.
Quality & NPD
Ensure safety and innovation with vetted food manufacturing Technical Directors, Quality Managers and Development Chefs.
Supply Chain & Purchasing
Strategic food manufacturing recruitment that stabilize your raw material sourcing and logistics.
Executive Search
Discreet, headhunted search for food manufacturing MDs, CEOs, and Board-level appointments.
The Williams365 Plan
Our flagship partnership offering a full 12-month replacement guarantee for total food manufacturing peace of mind.
Why I'm the right choice
I build high-impact food manufacturing leadership strategies that secure your top-tier talent and drive measurable growth through a proven, data-driven recruitment process.
TOP 150 UK RECRUITERS
FINANCIAL TIMES 2024
TOP 150 UK RECRUITERS
FINANCIAL TIMES 2024
Partnership Over Transactions
Partnership Over Transactions
2020
Established
2020
Established
10 years
Senior Recruitment
10 years
Senior Recruitment
20 years
Food Manufacturing
20 years
Food Manufacturing
Why I'm the right choice
I build high-impact food manufacturing leadership strategies that secure your top-tier talent and drive measurable growth through a proven, data-driven recruitment process.
TOP 150 UK RECRUITERS
FINANCIAL TIMES 2024
Partnership Over Transactions
2020
Established
10 years
Senior Recruitment
20 years
Food Manufacturing
Success You Can See
Success You
Can See
A glimpse into our most impactful food manufacturing recruitment projects and success stories.
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
£474m Turnover
Managing Director
Whitworth Bros
Retained search for a new Managing Director due to a planned retirement
£95m Turnover
Global Head of Procurement
Kendamil
The search for a Global Head of Procurement for Kendamil
£20m Turnover Charity
Head of Supply Chain Insights
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
The search for a Head of Supply Chain Insights for IGD
£30m Turnover
Operations Excellence Manager
Beechdean Dairies
New role into the business to drive operational excellence
Why Williams Recruitment Stands Out
Here's how I deliver more value, clarity, and results compared to typical food manufacturing recruitment agencies.
Others Agencies
Generic "FMCG" generalists
Focus on CV quantity (Vanity metrics)
90-day rebate period (Minimal risk-sharing)
Minimal post-placement support
Rely on outdated job board databases
Generic "FMCG" generalists
Focus on CV quantity (Vanity metrics)
90-day rebate period (Minimal risk-sharing)
Minimal post-placement support
Rely on outdated job board databases
Deep Food Manufacturing specialists
Focus on Retention Probability & KPI impact
Industry-Leading 12-Month Guarantee
Quarterly retention check-ins for the first year
Proactive Market Mapping of "Off-Market" talent
Deep Food Manufacturing specialists
Focus on Retention Probability & KPI impact
Industry-Leading 12-Month Guarantee
Quarterly retention check-ins for the first year
Proactive Market Mapping of "Off-Market" talent
Why Williams Recruitment Stands Out
Here's how I deliver more value, clarity, and results compared to typical food manufacturing recruitment agencies.
Others Agencies
Generic "FMCG" generalists
Focus on CV quantity (Vanity metrics)
90-day rebate period (Minimal risk-sharing)
Minimal post-placement support
Rely on outdated job board databases
Deep Food Manufacturing specialists
Focus on Retention Probability & KPI impact
Industry-Leading 12-Month Guarantee
Quarterly retention check-ins for the first year
Proactive Market Mapping of "Off-Market" talent
What My Clients Say
What My
Clients Say
My food manufacturing clients’ words reflect my commitment to recruitment excellence.
"From the first call, it was clear that Scott understood our specific needs for a new Factory Manager. He didn't just send us CVs; he presented a perfectly matched shortlist of three exceptional candidates within a fortnight. The entire process was seamless, professional, and saved us an incredible amount of time. We’ve found a true leader for our team."
Managing Director, SME Chilled Foods Producer
"From the first call, it was clear that Scott understood our specific needs for a new Factory Manager. He didn't just send us CVs; he presented a perfectly matched shortlist of three exceptional candidates within a fortnight. The entire process was seamless, professional, and saved us an incredible amount of time. We’ve found a true leader for our team."
Managing Director, SME Chilled Foods Producer
"We had been struggling for months to fill a highly specialised Head of Technical role with other agencies. Williams Recruitment approached the challenge with incredible market knowledge and a truly targeted headhunting strategy. Their communication was excellent throughout, and they delivered a candidate who not only met the technical brief but was also a perfect cultural fit. They are now our go-to partner for all senior-level hires."
HR Director, National Bakery Group
"We had been struggling for months to fill a highly specialised Head of Technical role with other agencies. Williams Recruitment approached the challenge with incredible market knowledge and a truly targeted headhunting strategy. Their communication was excellent throughout, and they delivered a candidate who not only met the technical brief but was also a perfect cultural fit. They are now our go-to partner for all senior-level hires."
HR Director, National Bakery Group
"It was refreshing to work with a recruiter who genuinely speaks our language and understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment. Scott presented candidates for our Operations Manager role who had real-world, relevant experience and could talk credibly about continuous improvement and team leadership. This wasn't just a keyword match; it was a search based on true industry insight."
Operations Director, UK Meat Processor
"It was refreshing to work with a recruiter who genuinely speaks our language and understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment. Scott presented candidates for our Operations Manager role who had real-world, relevant experience and could talk credibly about continuous improvement and team leadership. This wasn't just a keyword match; it was a search based on true industry insight."
Operations Director, UK Meat Processor
"As a family-run business, finding a Commercial Director with the right cultural fit was just as important as their experience. Scott took the time to understand our unique values and ethos, handling the confidential search with the utmost discretion. He found us an individual who has not only driven growth but has also integrated perfectly into our senior leadership team. We couldn't be more pleased with the result."
Owner, Independent Confectionery Brand
"As a family-run business, finding a Commercial Director with the right cultural fit was just as important as their experience. Scott took the time to understand our unique values and ethos, handling the confidential search with the utmost discretion. He found us an individual who has not only driven growth but has also integrated perfectly into our senior leadership team. We couldn't be more pleased with the result."
Owner, Independent Confectionery Brand
"Our requirement for a Head of Supply Chain with experience in niche global ingredient sourcing was a true 'needle in a haystack' role. Williams Recruitment demonstrated exceptional tenacity and an impressive network, reaching candidates that were completely off-market. Their persistence paid off, and they found us the perfect specialist who has already made a significant impact on our operation."
CEO, Food Ingredient Supplier
"Our requirement for a Head of Supply Chain with experience in niche global ingredient sourcing was a true 'needle in a haystack' role. Williams Recruitment demonstrated exceptional tenacity and an impressive network, reaching candidates that were completely off-market. Their persistence paid off, and they found us the perfect specialist who has already made a significant impact on our operation."
CEO, Food Ingredient Supplier
"As a scaling business, we needed more than just a recruiter; we needed a strategic hiring partner. Scott provided invaluable market insights that helped us shape the job specification for our first Head of Sales. His consultative approach ensured we attracted the right level of talent, and he guided us expertly through the entire process from start to finish."
Founder, Frozen Foods Start-Up
"As a scaling business, we needed more than just a recruiter; we needed a strategic hiring partner. Scott provided invaluable market insights that helped us shape the job specification for our first Head of Sales. His consultative approach ensured we attracted the right level of talent, and he guided us expertly through the entire process from start to finish."
Founder, Frozen Foods Start-Up
"From the first call, it was clear that Scott understood our specific needs for a new Factory Manager. He didn't just send us CVs; he presented a perfectly matched shortlist of three exceptional candidates within a fortnight. The entire process was seamless, professional, and saved us an incredible amount of time. We’ve found a true leader for our team."
Managing Director, SME Chilled Foods Producer
"We had been struggling for months to fill a highly specialised Head of Technical role with other agencies. Williams Recruitment approached the challenge with incredible market knowledge and a truly targeted headhunting strategy. Their communication was excellent throughout, and they delivered a candidate who not only met the technical brief but was also a perfect cultural fit. They are now our go-to partner for all senior-level hires."
HR Director, National Bakery Group
"It was refreshing to work with a recruiter who genuinely speaks our language and understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment. Scott presented candidates for our Operations Manager role who had real-world, relevant experience and could talk credibly about continuous improvement and team leadership. This wasn't just a keyword match; it was a search based on true industry insight."
Operations Director, UK Meat Processor
"As a family-run business, finding a Commercial Director with the right cultural fit was just as important as their experience. Scott took the time to understand our unique values and ethos, handling the confidential search with the utmost discretion. He found us an individual who has not only driven growth but has also integrated perfectly into our senior leadership team. We couldn't be more pleased with the result."
Owner, Independent Confectionery Brand
"Our requirement for a Head of Supply Chain with experience in niche global ingredient sourcing was a true 'needle in a haystack' role. Williams Recruitment demonstrated exceptional tenacity and an impressive network, reaching candidates that were completely off-market. Their persistence paid off, and they found us the perfect specialist who has already made a significant impact on our operation."
CEO, Food Ingredient Supplier
"As a scaling business, we needed more than just a recruiter; we needed a strategic hiring partner. Scott provided invaluable market insights that helped us shape the job specification for our first Head of Sales. His consultative approach ensured we attracted the right level of talent, and he guided us expertly through the entire process from start to finish."
Founder, Frozen Foods Start-Up
Hi, I'm Scott.
I pour 110% into every search because I genuinely care about your results. Free from corporate red tape, I offer a bespoke, agile service designed to make your life easier and your leadership team stronger.
Scott Williams
Owner
Scott Williams
Owner
Scott Williams
Owner
Questions & Answers
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to email us:
Why should I use Williams Recruitment over a larger, generalist "FMCG" agency?
You offer a 12-month guarantee. How does that work?
What specific roles and levels do you recruit for?
Where do you find your candidates? Are they just from job boards?
Do you work on a contingency ("no win, no fee") basis?
I have a very niche, confidential, or "hard-to-fill" vacancy. Can you help?
I'm interested. What is the first step?
Questions & Answers
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to email us:
Why should I use Williams Recruitment over a larger, generalist "FMCG" agency?
You offer a 12-month guarantee. How does that work?
What specific roles and levels do you recruit for?
Where do you find your candidates? Are they just from job boards?
Do you work on a contingency ("no win, no fee") basis?
I have a very niche, confidential, or "hard-to-fill" vacancy. Can you help?
I'm interested. What is the first step?
Questions & Answers
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to email us:
Why should I use Williams Recruitment over a larger, generalist "FMCG" agency?
You offer a 12-month guarantee. How does that work?
What specific roles and levels do you recruit for?
Where do you find your candidates? Are they just from job boards?
Do you work on a contingency ("no win, no fee") basis?
I have a very niche, confidential, or "hard-to-fill" vacancy. Can you help?
I'm interested. What is the first step?
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Book your 15-minute Talent Audit. Let’s identify the gaps in your current team and build a strategy to fill them with guaranteed talent.
Ready to build a stronger leadership team?
Book your 15-minute Talent Audit. Let’s identify the gaps in your current team and build a strategy to fill them with guaranteed talent.