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Hire Local Food and Beverage Manufacturing Talent in Knoxville

When your food and beverage operation in Knoxville needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects you with national and West Coast talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty foods. We support hiring in production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout Orange County.

Dairy processing equipment used for milk and cheese production

3,000+

TEAMS BUILT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

1,000,000+

CANDIDATES READY FOR WORK AND OPEN TO RELOCATION

50+

YEARS OF RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE

Build your Knoxville Workforce

Knoxville, TN has a presence in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with companies like Rich Products Corporation, Cooper Foods. Local companies rely on operators, maintenance technicians and QA teams who familiar with FDA CFR Title 21, USDA FSIS oversight and FSMA requirements. We support hiring across processing, sanitation, quality, maintenance, engineering and operations throughout East Tennessee.

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The Talent You Need in Food and Beverage  Manufacturing in

Knoxville

Our recruitment and executive search team exclusively services the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.

Top Food & Beverage Manufacturing Jobs in Knoxville

TQR supports a wide range of functions within the Knoxville food production ecosystem. Whether your expertise lies in plant maintenance, quality assurance (SQF/HACCP), or production supervision, we have opportunities available. Here is a snapshot of the top jobs we are currently filling for our Knoxville food and beverage clients:

Plant Manager, Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Quality Manager, Maintenance Technician, HR Manager, Controller, Sales Representative, HR Generalist

Trusted by Leading Food and Beverage Companies

We help industry leaders hire talent at every level, backed by a 70% repeat business rate.

Dairy Farmers of America Top Quality Recruitment Partner
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JBS Top Quality Recruitment Partner
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Why Companies Partner with TQR in

Knoxville

Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.

Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand food and beverage processes, regulations and certifications

Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.

Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.

Top Quality Recruitment Executive Search Google Reviews

We work to provide the best experience possible. See what our clients and candidates say from Google Reviews and more.

"What truly sets Robert apart is his ability to balance speed with quality.  He consistently presents well-qualified candidates who not only meet the job requirements but are a strong culture fit for our team dynamics.

 

He plays a key role in helping us fill a very difficult and critical position."

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Have a quick 15-minute call to learn how TQR works and how we help companies hire and professionals advance, and we’ll begin working on your search the same day.

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Serving the 

Tennessee

Food & Beverage Manufacturing Ecosystem

We recruit for roles across the country for your regional and national needs.

Contact us for needs outside of the city of

Knoxville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does TQR ensure candidates know Knoxville's compliance standards?

Why should we partner with TQR for recruitment in Knoxville?

Do you recruit for all food manufacturing sectors in Knoxville?

Our reach is comprehensive. We serve Knoxville's Dairy, Bakery, Meat, and Beverage industries. We specialize in finding leadership for Plant Operations, Quality Control, and Supply Chain.

Why should we partner with TQR for recruitment in Knoxville?

Specialization matters. We only do Food and Beverage. For Knoxville companies, this means we deliver candidates with a 97% success rate who understand safety, efficiency, and compliance.

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