Case Study Snapshot
- Role: Quality Manager Americas
- Sector: Fresh Produce and Blueberries
- Market: USA (Remote)
- Search Type: Retained Executive Search
- Outcome: Senior quality leader appointed to support operations across the USA, Peru, and China
Supporting Global Expansion Through Quality Leadership
As part of its rapid expansion in the global blueberry market, our client identified the need to strengthen quality governance across its international supply chain. With operations spanning the USA, Peru, and China, the business required a Quality Manager capable of delivering consistent standards while navigating diverse regulatory and cultural environments.
Recognising the complexity of this appointment, the client engaged LCR International to lead a specialist search.
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A Highly Specialised and International Brief
The successful candidate needed strong expertise in quality systems, bilingual communication capability, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple regions. Extensive international travel was also a core requirement of the role.
In addition, the client sought strong leadership, analytical capability, and deep knowledge of the berry sector. This combination significantly narrowed the available talent pool.
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Mapping the Market and Engaging Specialist Talent
LCR adopted a structured, multi-channel search strategy to identify relevant professionals across the US market. Using specialist databases, industry networks, and direct outreach, we mapped the available talent and engaged both active and passive candidates.
This approach enabled the development of a strong longlist and provided the client with clear market insight throughout the process.
Within two weeks, LCR completed initial interviews and delivered a focused shortlist.
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Delivering an International Quality Leader
Following structured interviews and detailed assessment, LCR presented three highly aligned candidates for final consideration. In total, we identified and approached 92 professionals and conducted seven in-depth interviews.
The successful candidate brought strong experience in implementing quality systems within large branded food organisations. Following appointment, they began strengthening supplier compliance, improving internal controls, and supporting operational consistency across regions.
This appointment has enhanced the client’s ability to maintain quality standards throughout its global supply chain.
