Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Food Industry Recruitment Experts in Pittsburgh
M K & Associates has been a trusted partner in food and beverage manufacturing recruitment since 1990. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in connecting industry leaders with top-tier talent, from entry-level technicians to C-suite executives. With decades of combined experience, we leverage our deep understanding of the food industry to identify candidates who align with our clients' technical needs and cultural values. Our personalized approach ensures employers gain access to a dynamic network of professionals while job seekers receive tailored career advancement opportunities.We prioritize long-term relationships over transactional placements, fostering growth for both companies and individuals. Our leadership team brings specialized expertise in research, quality assurance, and executive transitions, positioning us as a strategic partner in workforce development. By maintaining a pulse on market trends, we provide actionable insights that help clients navigate hiring challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Our commitment to excellence has solidified our reputation as a premier recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to the food industry.
Services
Food Industry Recruitment
Executive Search
Technical Staffing
Career Transition Services
Market Insights
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in food industry recruitment
- Nationwide network of pre-vetted industry professionals
- Personalized approach to candidate-company matching
- Expertise in technical, operational, and executive roles
- Proven track record in successful long-term placements
Services
Food Industry Recruitment
Our specialized recruitment services focus exclusively on the food and beverage manufacturing sector. We identify qualified candidates for technical roles, operations management, and production positions while ensuring cultural fit with client organizations. Our deep industry knowledge enables precise matching of skills and requirements.
Executive Search
We specialize in placing C-suite executives and senior leaders within food manufacturing companies. Our search process targets professionals with proven track records in food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Clients benefit from our established relationships with industry executives.
Technical Staffing
Our technical staffing solutions connect food manufacturers with qualified professionals in quality assurance, research & development, and food science. We maintain a database of certified specialists with expertise in HACCP, GMP, and FDA compliance standards.
Career Transition Services
We support food industry professionals seeking career advancement opportunities. Our services include resume optimization, interview preparation, and market positioning tailored to individual career goals within the food manufacturing sector.
Market Insights
Leveraging decades of industry experience, we provide actionable market insights to employers and job seekers. Our data-driven analysis covers salary trends, emerging roles, and workforce development strategies specific to food manufacturing.
People
John Mossman
Partner
With 40+ years in recruitment, John Mossman co-founded M K & Associates in 1990. He specializes in executive placements and business transitions within the food industry, maintaining extensive C-level connections.
Maureen Knowlson
Partner
Maureen Knowlson brings 35+ years of recruitment expertise to M K & Associates. Her focus areas include research & development and quality assurance roles in food manufacturing, with a passion for matching passionate professionals with aligned companies.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We exclusively focus on food and beverage manufacturing recruitment, including food safety, quality assurance, production, and executive leadership roles.
How do you find qualified candidates?
Our nationwide network of pre-vetted professionals and proactive outreach to passive candidates ensures access to top industry talent through targeted relationship-building.
What services do you offer employers?
We provide customized staffing solutions including executive search, technical recruitment, market analysis, and workforce planning tailored to food manufacturing companies' specific needs.
How can job seekers benefit from your services?
We offer career guidance, resume optimization, interview preparation, and access to unadvertised opportunities within our extensive network of food industry employers.
What makes you different from general recruiters?
Our exclusive focus on food manufacturing enables deeper industry knowledge, specialized candidate evaluation criteria, and more effective matching than generalist recruitment firms.
Reviews (1)
Ilya Dayter
Mar 05, 2017
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Used MK for our new construction. He did a great job and gave us an easy report to give back to the builders.
