Find Executive Talent in Illinois

Kinsa Group has been a dedicated partner to the food and beverage industry since 1985, providing unparalleled executive recruiting services to companies in the Chicagoland area and throughout Illinois. Our expertise and candidate network span every segment of the food and beverage industry in Illinois, from food manufacturing and food service to new product development and supply chain. 

We’re a member of and participate in the mission of the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network. We help Illinois employers find the right match to drive their businesses forward. Learn more About Us here.

 

Why Work with Kinsa Group as Your Food and Beverage Recruiting Partner?

Kinsa Group’s deep roots in the food and beverage industry provide us with inside knowledge of the specific requirements for success. We understand the technical skills, food safety and compliance standards, product quality demands, and operational nuances crucial for Illinois companies. At Kinsa Group, we build relationships and alignment between our clients and candidates rather than treating recruiting as a transaction. We fill roles such as:

  • Chief People Officer
  • VP of Sales
  • Director of Engineering
  • Plant Manager
  • Food Scientist
  • Sanitation Manager
  • Category Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Controller
  • Buyer
  • and more!

How We Partner with Clients

Kinsa Group begins by thoroughly understanding your organization’s goals, scale of operations, and culture within your food & beverage operations. We then leverage our extensive network of Illinois-based candidates in areas like food manufacturing, food safety, engineering, product development, operations, and culinary arts to identify those who not only meet your job requirements but also align with your company culture.

 

Where Will Your New Hires Come From?

  • 85% of hires facilitated by Kinsa Group come from proprietary Kinsa Group channels, not job boards.
  • 55% from our exclusive food industry database of professional and executive candidates.
  • 25% from our recruiters’ social network and personal LinkedIn connections.
  • 5% from referrals of these two networks.

Kinsa Group prioritizes both speed and precision. Our average time to fill is 60 days from launching a search to accepted offer.

 

Specialties & Industries We Serve

Kinsa Group recruits across a wide range of specialties, including finance & accounting, sales & marketing, human resources, c-suite, maintenance & engineering, plant production & operations leadership, purchasing & supply chain management, food safety, quality & sanitation, food science & product development, restaurant operations, culinary arts, and more. For more details, visit our Industries or Specialties page.

If you’re ready to connect with top talent in the food and beverage industry or solve critical hiring gaps in supply chain, quality, product development, or operations, Kinsa Group is here to help. Contact one of our trusted Account Managers today.