(Tower 2, Level 20, Darling Park)
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Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
Six weeks to your next FMCG executive or key management hire — our proven methodologies deliver results for food industry businesses throughout South Australia.
The Mid North and Eyre Peninsula regions of South Australia are renowned for their robust agricultural industries, leading the nation in grain production, livestock farming, and seafood processing. With a strong network of innovative food manufacturers and sustainable agribusinesses, these regions are key drivers of South Australia’s economy.
At ELR Executive, we specialise in connecting businesses in the Mid North and Eyre Peninsula with high-performing leadership talent, ensuring long-term success and industry growth.
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The Mid North and Eyre Peninsula present unique hiring challenges. Spanning key regions such as Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Kadina, Clare, and Ceduna, these areas are vital to South Australia’s agriculture, seafood processing, and food manufacturing industries. However, businesses often face skill shortages and logistical recruitment difficulties.
ELR Executive delivers specialised recruitment solutions to overcome these challenges, ensuring businesses in the region secure high-calibre professionals who drive growth and innovation.
Leveraging our 30 years of experience in executive search in FMCG and food and beverage manufacturing, we connect businesses with senior leaders and executives across the agriculture and food processing sectors in Central Northern Highlands.
Find the right C-suite, executive leaders, and NED who align with your FMCG business goals and vision.
Supporting senior management and department head roles through our dedicated retained recruitment model.
Our assessment services use detailed psychometric and behavioural evaluations to ensure you find the right skills and cultural fit within or outside your organisation.
Our talent mapping services provide you with critical insights into the market, including competitor intelligence and identification of key players.
With a 98% placement rate and a 100% stick rate, we consistently set industry benchmarks for excellence, exceeding client expectations with every recruitment assignment. Here’s how:
Our focused and efficient approach ensures your business quickly secures the right leadership without compromising quality.
With decades of hands-on experience in the FMCG sector, we design tailored strategies that align perfectly with your business goals.
We deliver high-performing leaders who seamlessly integrate into your culture, ensuring long-term success and stability.
Our methodical communication keeps you fully informed, providing clarity and confidence throughout the process.
The Mid North and Eyre Peninsula are key contributors to South Australia’s agriculture, seafood processing, and food manufacturing sectors, offering exciting opportunities for professionals looking to lead in these industries. At ELR Executive, we support employers in highlighting the region’s unique advantages to attract and retain top talent.
$3 Billion Economy: The Mid North and Eyre Peninsula contribute significantly to South Australia’s economy through grain farming, livestock production, and seafood processing.
10,000+ Jobs: The regions offer diverse employment opportunities in agriculture, food manufacturing, and supply chain roles.
5,000+ Businesses: The agribusiness and food manufacturing sectors drive economic growth across the regions, supplying domestic and international markets.
The Mid North and Eyre Peninsula’s grain and livestock industries are essential to Australia’s food supply, creating opportunities in farm management, logistics, and processing operations. Skilled professionals are needed to drive efficiency, sustainability, and technological advancements.
Seafood processing and export are key to the Eyre Peninsula’s economy, with demand for expertise in fisheries management, food safety, and logistics. As global markets grow and sustainability becomes a priority, skilled professionals are essential.
Food manufacturing in the region is expanding, increasing demand for specialists in quality assurance, product development, sustainability and innovation in processing and packaging.
Affordable Living: Lower housing and living costs compared to metropolitan areas.
Family-Friendly Community: Quality education, healthcare, and local amenities foster a great lifestyle.
Work-Life Balance:
Residents enjoy pristine beaches, rugged coastlines, and renowned national parks, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
We specialise in agribusiness, food manufacturing, and seafood processing, with deep expertise in the unique workforce challenges of the Mid North and Eyre Peninsula. Our tailored approach ensures businesses connect with highly skilled professionals who drive long-term success.
We leverage our national network, industry partnerships, and bespoke relocation support to attract skilled professionals to the region. By highlighting the area’s career opportunities, lifestyle benefits, and industry growth, we help businesses secure high-calibre talent.
We specialise in leadership and management appointments across:
Grain & livestock production (wheat, barley, sheep, and cattle).
Seafood processing & aquaculture (fisheries, export operations, and food safety roles).
Food manufacturing & value-added processing (meat, dairy, and packaged food production).
Supply chain & logistics leadership (transport, cold storage, and distribution).
Attracting skilled professionals can be challenging due to limited local availability of experienced executives. Our targeted outreach, talent mapping, and strategic employer branding help businesses overcome these barriers by securing the right talent for long-term success.
We provide leadership development, workforce planning, and industry insights to help businesses strengthen their teams and adapt to market changes. Our long-term partnerships ensure companies continue to grow and remain competitive in the Mid North and Eyre Peninsula.
Discover exclusive insights from top FMCG and Food & Beverage leaders with our latest report, from industry trends and challenges to strategies that will shape the industry in the year ahead.
Specialising in C-suite, NED, executive management, heads of department, and senior management roles tailored to various functional areas and categories.
Finance
Human Resources
Marketing
Procurement
Operations
Retail Operations
Sales
Supply Chain & Logistics
Technical
Bakery & confectionery
Beers & spirits
Beverage manufacturing
Dairy
Food manufacturing
Fruit & vegetable processing
Health & wellness
Meat & poultry processing
Pet Food Manufacturing
Pharmacy, vitamins & supplements
Retail operations
Wine
With sales declining and an urgent need to expand into new markets, a global luxury home decor manufacturer with over 100 employees required more than just a manager—they needed a visionary leader to revitalise operations and drive growth.
With our deep industry expertise, we conducted a targeted search, tapping into our extensive network to find a candidate who embodied the company’s values and vision. Our strategic approach ensured we presented a leader ready to drive growth and innovation.
The selected General Manager is still with the company, playing a pivotal role in their successful expansion and ongoing growth.
With sales declining and an urgent need to expand into new markets, a global luxury home decor manufacturer with over 100 employees required more than just a manager—they needed a visionary leader to revitalise operations and drive growth.
With our deep industry expertise, we conducted a targeted search, tapping into our extensive network to find a candidate who embodied the company’s values and vision. Our strategic approach ensured we presented a leader ready to drive growth and innovation.
The selected General Manager is still with the company, playing a pivotal role in their successful expansion and ongoing growth.
ELR Executive is the leading recruitment agency for agribusiness and food manufacturing in the Mid North & Eyre Peninsula. We deliver tailored recruitment solutions that drive success.
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