Find Food Manufacturing Talent in Wisconsin
Kinsa Group is your specialized recruiting partner for the food and beverage industry in Wisconsin. Founded in the Milwaukee metro area in 1985, Kinsa Group brings four decades of experience and a national reach to connect employers with top talent. We work across all segments of the food & beverage sector—from food manufacturing and food service to new product development and supply chain—and our expertise and candidate network span every segment of the food and beverage industry in the state.
Kinsa has a strong local network of food industry professionals throughout Wisconsin, including major metropolitan areas such as Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. We’re Wisconsin natives and know the food businesses, communities and professionals. We actively participate in and are members of local associations like:
- Food and Beverage Wisconsin [FaB Wisconsin],
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association,
- Midwest Food Products Association, and
- Recruiters of Wisconsin.
We leverage these relationships to help Wisconsin employers find the right match to drive their business forward.
About Kinsa Group
Kinsa Group has been a leader in food and beverage recruiting since 1985, and is part of ABR Employment Services, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Kinsa Group has earned recognition as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms. We are intentional, candid, and consultative, driven by our mission: nourishing career connections to create success for our customers in the food & beverage industry. Learn more About Us here.
Why Work with Kinsa Group as Your Food Manufacturing Recruitment Agency in Wisconsin?
Food and beverage employers in Wisconsin choose Kinsa Group because of our deep roots in the industry, giving us inside knowledge of what is required to succeed. We understand the nuances of technical skills, food safety and compliance standards, product quality, and operations within the state. At Kinsa Group, we don’t treat recruiting as transactional; we build relationships and seek genuine alignment between our clients and candidates. We specialize in filling key roles, including:
- President & CEO
- VP of Sales
- Director of Operations
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
- Procurement Director
- EHS Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Plant Manager
- Director of Marketing
- Engineering Manager
- CFO
- VP of Human Resources
- and more!
How We Partner with Clients in Wisconsin
Kinsa Group begins by understanding your organization’s goals, scale of operations, and culture in your food & beverage operations in Wisconsin. We then leverage our extensive network of Wisconsin-based specialists in food manufacturing, food safety, engineering, product development, operations, and culinary arts to identify candidates who not only meet your job requirements but also fit your company culture.
Where Will Your New Hires Come From?
Kinsa Group provides access to candidates you may not be able to find on your own:
- 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. Rely on Kinsa Group to provide the talent that will help your company achieve its strategic goals for the year.
Specialties & Industries We Serve
Kinsa Group recruits across a wide range of specialties, including finance & accounting, human resources, c-suite, maintenance & engineering, sales & marketing, plant production, purchasing & supply chain, food safety, quality & sanitation, food science & product development, restaurant operations, culinary arts, and more.
We serve diverse industries such as bakery, confectionery & snack foods; beverage; dairy; grocery; food ingredients; meat, poultry & seafood; produce, refrigerated & frozen foods; shelf-stable foods; dietary & nutraceutical supplements; pet food; food service, restaurant & hospitality; lab services, food processing equipment, & supporting industries. Serving these diverse sub-industries gives us unique insight into what different employers need in food manufacturing recruitment agencies in Wisconsin.
For more details, visit our Industries or Specialties page.
Connect with a Recruiter
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, sales, or operations, Kinsa Group is here to help. Contact one of our trusted Account Managers today.