Executive search for oilseeds and crushing

We hire leaders for crushing plants, oil refineries and meal and by-product industries: manufacturing, origination, sales, risk and management.

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The industry

Why the oilseed crushing sector calls for a specialized headhunter

A crushing plant turns grain into oil, meal and biodiesel. It depends on steady origination, an efficient plant and a trading desk that manages price and currency for several products at once.

We map professionals at crushing plants, refineries, biodiesel plants and trading companies with industrial operations, considering plant size and integration with origination.

What the oilseed crushing market demands of leaders

  • Steady grain origination
  • Continuous industrial process
  • Managing the crush margin
  • Price and currency risk
  • Quality for food and exports
Challenges

Where the right hire makes a difference in oilseeds and crushing

Plant

Continuous operation

Plant and maintenance managers for high availability.

Margin

Trading desk and risk

Finance and sales executives who protect the margin.

Grain

Origination

Originators who secure volume for the plant.

Positions

Positions we recruit for in oilseeds and crushing

Only leadership and strategic positions, from coordinator to C-level.

Plant directorView functionOrigination managerView functionEngineering and maintenanceView functionCFOView functionKey account managerView functionQuality managerView function

Related industries: Grain trading and storage · Bioenergy · Flour milling and cereals · all industries

How it works

The recruitment and selection process, step by step

Full transparency at every step: you know exactly what happens from the first briefing to the hiring of the ideal candidate.

Client alignment

It all starts with a deep dive into your challenge: we understand the role, the business goals, the company culture and the ideal technical and behavioral profile. This initial alignment defines the search map and avoids rework down the road.

Market mapping

We map the agribusiness market in full: companies, competitors, regions and the professionals who stand out in each function. This is where we identify target talent, including people who are currently employed and satisfied.

Active search (headhunting)

We go after the best proactively. We combine direct headhunting, our own talent pool and AI-powered technology to approach qualified candidates no job posting would reach, with full confidentiality when the process requires it.

DISC

Behavioral screening (DISC)

We apply the DISC methodology to mapped candidates to understand how each person tends to act, communicate and make decisions. Only those whose profile fits the team and the challenge move on to interviews.

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Interviews and assessment

We assess each candidate in technical and behavioral depth, validating experience, achievements, motivations and fit with your company culture. Only those who truly make sense for the position make the shortlist.

SHORTLIST

Shortlist delivery

You receive a lean shortlist with the best options in the market, each with a complete profile report. Instead of screening dozens of résumés, you choose among qualified finalists, with accuracy above 70%.

FAQ

Questions about recruitment in oilseeds and crushing

Do you recruit for soybean crushing plants?
Yes, in manufacturing, maintenance, origination, sales, risk, quality and management positions.
Do you serve vegetable oil refineries?
Yes, in industrial, quality and sales leadership roles.
Do you recruit for biodiesel?
Yes. See also the bioenergy page.
Does Geração C3 recruit for operational roles?
No. We work only on leadership and strategic positions, from coordinator to C-level, plus senior specialists. The shortlist is delivered in 15 days on average, with over 70% accuracy on the first list.

Hiring a leader in oilseeds and crushing?

Talk to our team. We know the industry, map the right professionals and run the process confidentially, from alignment to shortlist.

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