Meet Scott Williams: The Recruitment Partner for Family Food Producers
Scott Williams is the Founder and Managing Director of Williams Recruitment, a specialist search firm dedicated exclusively to the UK Food Manufacturing sector.
With over 18 years of immersion in the industry, Scott bridges the gap between operational reality and strategic hiring. Unlike generalist recruiters, Scott’s career began on the industry side. Before establishing Williams Recruitment in 2020. Scott held hands-on roles within the sector, including Supply Chain Manager at CP Foods and B2B Business Development Manager at Vestey Foods.
This foundational experience gave Scott a firsthand understanding of the unique pressures of the food industry—from the intensity of BRC audits and retailer visits to the complexities of supply chain management and high-care production environments.
Since transitioning into food manufacturing search in 2020, Scott has successfully placed over 200 middle and senior leaders into key roles across the UK. He specialises in partnering with family-owned and SME food businesses, helping them secure the talent required to scale, professionalise, and innovate.
Based in the West MIdlandsScott acts as a strategic advisor to his clients, offering deep market mapping and salary benchmarking to ensure his partners remain competitive in the war for talent.
Key Expertise & Credentials
Industry Focus: 100% Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
Specialist Functions: Operations, Technical, Engineering, NPD, and Supply Chain.
Recruitment Style: Retained Search, Headhunting, and Strategic Consultancy.
Location Served: UK-Wide with a hub in the West Midlands.
"I started Williams Recruitment because I saw a disconnect. Agencies were sending CVs based on keywords, but they didn't understand the culture of a family-run food business. My goal is to be the partner who understands the difference between a Factory Manager for a bakery and an Operations Director for a protein processor." — Scott Williams
Our Mission, Our Philosophy
Our goal is to elevate the standard of search within the food manufacturing sector. We achieve this by moving beyond transactional recruitment to build lasting, strategic partnerships with our clients.
We are committed to delivering not just exceptional leaders, but a decisive competitive advantage. Our success is measured by the tangible, long-term value our placements create for the businesses we serve—driving growth, fostering innovation, and building the resilient leadership teams of the future.
Choosing an search partner for a critical leadership role is a decision that demands absolute confidence. We provide a distinct advantage by operating on three guiding principles:
Unrivalled Industry Focus
We don't just understand manufacturing, it is our entire world. This singular focus provides us with deep market intelligence and an unrivalled network, ensuring you connect with exceptional leaders that other firms simply cannot find.
A True Partnership Model
When you engage Williams Recruitment, you work directly with our senior leadership. We provide a discreet, agile, and highly personalised service, treating every search as a mission-critical priority. You are not one of many clients; you are our partner.
A Commitment to Lasting Impact
Our process is measured by the long-term success of your hire. We are dedicated to securing executives who not only fit the brief but who will drive tangible value, accelerate growth, and become a cornerstone of your company's future success.
