Food & Supply Chain
Supporting the Food & Supply Chain Industry with Expert Talent
Starting out as an agricultural recruitment company, expanding into the food and supply chain sector was a natural progression for De Lacy Executive Recruitment. Agriculture is the foundation of the food supply chain, and our deep-rooted expertise allows us to support businesses at every stage – from farm to fork.
We work with a diverse range of clients, including meat processors, winemakers, and manufacturing businesses, helping them secure the skilled professionals they need to keep operations running smoothly. Whether it’s leadership roles, technical specialists, or hands-on positions, we take the time to understand each organisation’s unique needs and match them with the right talent.
With our extensive industry knowledge and personal approach, we help businesses build strong, resilient teams in a fast-moving and ever-evolving market.
Sectors within the food industry and supply chain we recruit for
Here are examples of areas of food and supply chain we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Agriculture and Production – Arable, growing, Livestock, Aquaculture
Food Processing & Manufacturing – Warehouse, Production, Laboratory
Food Ingredients & Additives – Laboratory, Procurement, Buying, Trading
Supply Chain & Logistics – Logistics, Distribution, Supplier, Vendor
Food Technology & Innovation – Traceability, Food Systems, Food Technologists
Retail & Food Service – Supermarkets, Restaurants, Food and Beverage
Sustainability & Waste Management – Carbon emissions, Food waste, Energy efficiency
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Auditors, Regulatory affairs, HACCP, Microbiologists, HSE, Food standards
Job roles & functions we recruit for
Here are examples of roles we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Commercial – Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounts, Customer Services
Operations – Operations manager, project manager, Warehouse manager, Packhouse manager
Retail – Store Managers, Category Manager, Buyer, Trader
Supply Chain – Logistics, Procurement, Distribution, Packaging, Storage
Food Safety & Regulatory – Auditor, Microbiologist, HACCP Co-ordinator, Toxicologist
Food Technology – Technologists, Food Scientist, R&D, Food Processor
Sustainability – Sustainability Manager, Food waste Specialist, Consultant, Analyst
Speak to our Food & Supply Chain Lead
Finding the right talent can be challenging, but we’re here to help.
Speak to our lead consultant for Food & Supply Chain for an informal, no-obligation chat about your hiring needs and how we can support your business.
Harry Porter
01885 485524 | harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk
Client Testimonials
Harry and the De Lacy team recently assisted us in the recruitment of a Fam Business Manager; the candidates that were presented were all excellent and the co-ordination of the recruiting process was faultless
I was happy with the level of service provided to me by De Lacy Executive. I was provided with a good number of well qualified candidates in a reasonable timeframe. De Lacy were quick to provide a shortlist of suitable candidates, they listened to my feedback and adjusted their search accordingly
I have always found De Lacy to be dedicated to helping us find new talent to add to our team, taking the extra time to truly understand our business and our values to help us find the right fit, we have made some really fantastic appointments over the years and in what are often really challenging recruitment areas.
De Lacy are my No1 recruiter of choice, their service and expertise in the industry has continually impressed me. They are always on hand and commitment to our success.
De Lacy is the cream in recruitment
I have been engaged with De Lacy recruitment, in particular Lauren Holloway, for several years, which has always given me a rewarding experience. It is an organisation that specialises in agriculturally based opportunities, offering professional liaison between job seekers and employers. They are precise and exact in representing the employer and potential candidates in a professional manner, resulting in a rewarding experience for both. Their attention to the details allows an accurate job description, offering potential candidates a clear understanding of the requirements, ensuring alignment and an enhanced interview experience.
As a recruiter sceptic due to past experiences, De Lacy had quite the mountain to climb. However, they took the time to understand us, our business, and exactly who we needed for the role. They actively sought out strong candidates, listened to feedback, and ultimately provided us with a number of excellent options. Given how niche our requirements were, we were genuinely impressed.
