Food candidates May

Discover the best Food professionals of May

The best Food professionals of this month

Is your organisation active in the food industry and struggling to find suitable candidates for roles such as QA Officer, SHE Manager, or QC Specialist? Below, we’ve highlighted the top food professionals currently available. Our consultants are confident in their expertise and ambitions. Are you?

See an interesting profile? Mention the reference number in an email to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com and we will get in touch with you.

Candidate 1: Managing Director

AGF

Executive

Strategic leader with a proven track record in international sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management in the fruit and vegetable sector. Broad experience managing commercial and operational teams with P&L responsibility and strategic purchasing decisions. Expert in sourcing strategy, process optimisation, and international supply contracts. Strong in building lasting relationships with suppliers, retailers, and supply chain partners.

Combines a hands-on mentality with a clear vision for leadership and continuous improvement. Focused on transparency, long-term cooperation, and achieving shared goals. Experienced in ERP and BI systems and translating data into results-driven actions. Available for new challenges in the North-Brabant region.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRMJ30093

Candidate 2: Marketing Director

B2B & Agriculture

Marketing, Innovation & Communication

Results-driven senior marketing and communications director with extensive international B2B and board-level experience. Skilled in brand strategy, customer propositions, and integrated marketing campaigns. An experienced people manager with a coaching style, leading teams of up to 35 people. Proven successes in market growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation through strategic communication.

A long-term change leader with a strong sense of culture and stakeholder engagement. Combines entrepreneurship with strategic insight and hands-on execution. Strong in digitalisation, sales enablement, and professionalising marketing and communication processes.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRMJ7061

Candidate 3: Operations Manager

Food

Operations / Plant Manager

With a lifelong passion for chemistry, this professional began in protein and organic synthesis and progressed into leadership roles. Transitioned from lab work to management through a business administration degree. Key figure in launching sterile production environments and managing continuous operations during technical upgrades. Recently active in the food industry, achieving measurable cost reductions and process improvements.

Combines technical expertise, strategic insight, and people-centred leadership. A valuable asset in any production setting.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRVD29883

Candidate 4: Plant / Operations Manager

Food, Pharma & Agriculture

Plant Manager / Operations Manager

A versatile operations manager with over 25 years of experience across food, pharma, and agro sectors. Combines people management with hands-on process improvements, supply chain insight, and strong compliance awareness (GMP). Led successful production capacity expansions and cost savings through smarter structures and purchasing.

Experienced in organisational development and change management. Immediately available for interim or permanent roles. Fluent in Dutch, English, and German.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRRv28188

Candidate 5: Team / Production Leader

HAS Food Technology

Production

Experienced in both production and quality management within the food industry. Started as a KAM coordinator and later QA Manager, responsible for BRC and HACCP. Temporarily filled roles in production and purchasing, showing broad versatility. Known for a direct, structured leadership style focused on clear communication and consistent actions. Achieved high audit scores and excels in specification management.

Now seeking a day-shift role to apply his expertise in improving processes and ensuring compliance. Fluent in German and experienced in team coaching.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRPA29990

Candidate 6: HSE Manager

HVK

HSE

Developed into a Health, Safety & Environment specialist, focused on improving safety culture. Solely responsible for HSE in a previous production role, co-developing a safety plan with management. Holds an HVK diploma and wrote a thesis on operational ownership in safety. Combines strategic insight with practical execution.

Currently leads a team of advisors but seeks a role with direct implementation responsibility and employee engagement.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRSG29992

Candidate 7: Sales Manager Food

Master Health Food Innovation Management

Commercial

Commercially strong professional in the B2B food industry. Technically skilled, able to address client queries effectively. Experience in both sales and business development, particularly with industrial clients across Europe. Fluent in English, proficient in German, known for his commitment and persuasive skills.

Flexible, opportunity-oriented, and focused on long-term growth within an organisation where he can continue to develop.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRSG30106

Candidate 8: Maintenance Engineer

Technical courses

Mechatronics & Electronics

Years of experience across technical sectors including food and non-food. Strong background in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and control systems. Skilled at ensuring efficient operations and solving faults in complex environments. Gained broader expertise during challenging economic times through project work. Communicates technical solutions effectively at all levels.

Seeks a balanced role between technical work and office duties. Reliable, eager to learn, and analytical, aiming for long-term contribution even past retirement age.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRMJ4048

Candidate 9: QA Lead

HAS Food Technology

QA / Food Safety

Experienced QA professional with a background in Food Technology and a focus on fresh produce and product development. Progressed from Regulatory Affairs to QA within the food industry. Extensive knowledge of standards including ISO, FSSC 22000, Halal, and IFS. Skilled in HACCP, audit preparation, and practical compliance implementation.

Excels in documentation, process improvement, and colleague coaching. Prefers a dynamic office setting and available 32 hours per week, with flexibility for audits.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRPA29996

Candidate 10: Graduate Food Technology

HAS Food Technology

Product Development

Recent graduate with a Food Technology degree and a focus on product development. Experience with projects involving coffee oil, legumes, and plant-based proteins. Combines technical know-how with practical experience and a customer-oriented mindset. Strong work ethic, resilient, and responsible—skills honed in leadership roles in retail.

Flexible with commuting and seeking a role that combines product development with client engagement. Available from late July/early August.

Interested in learning more about this candidate? Send an e-mail to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com quoting the following reference number: CGRPA30097

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