About
Since 1993, the OPUS International has been serving the recruiting needs of the top organizations and properties of the food science industry worldwide. Satisfied clients include the sauce manufactures, spice companies, dairy produce manufacturers, and more. The OPUS International is a client-paid search firm with only one goal in mind: to find our client the best candidate when they need them.
We must guarantee complete confidentiality to attract the best talent. The same principle holds true for your company. It is very possible the professional you wish to replace is someone we know. You can absolutely rest assured that your secret is safe with us. Our candidates’ resumes are never presented without their express permission. In order to respect the confidentiality of our clients, OPUS International never posts a list of its search assignments.
No matter where you operate within the food and beverage landscape, we deliver exceptional talent across the full spectrum of critical roles.
R&D & Innovation
From formulation to commercialization, we place top-tier talent including Food Scientists, Sensory Scientists, Microbiologists, and Technical Services professionals. Our reach spans from Senior Food Scientists to Directors and Vice Presidents of R&D.
Food Safety & Quality (FSQA)
We build high-performing quality organizations, placing Food Safety Managers and Quality Leaders at both the plant and corporate level—up through Directors and Vice Presidents of Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
Operations & Manufacturing
From the plant floor to executive leadership, we deliver Process Engineers, Plant Managers, and senior Operations leaders, including Directors and VPs of Operations. This same depth of expertise extends to Food Packaging and related manufacturing disciplines.
Sales & Commercial Leadership
We place high-impact commercial talent that drives revenue and market expansion, including Account Managers, Business Development professionals, and Technical Sales specialists. Our searches extend to senior leadership roles such as Directors and Vice Presidents of Sales, with deep experience across ingredients, private label, branded products, and contract manufacturing.
We must guarantee complete confidentiality to attract the best talent. The same principle holds true for your company. It is very possible the professional you wish to replace is someone we know. You can absolutely rest assured that your secret is safe with us. Our candidates’ resumes are never presented without their express permission. In order to respect the confidentiality of our clients, OPUS International never posts a list of its search assignments.
No matter where you operate within the food and beverage landscape, we deliver exceptional talent across the full spectrum of critical roles.
R&D & Innovation
From formulation to commercialization, we place top-tier talent including Food Scientists, Sensory Scientists, Microbiologists, and Technical Services professionals. Our reach spans from Senior Food Scientists to Directors and Vice Presidents of R&D.
Food Safety & Quality (FSQA)
We build high-performing quality organizations, placing Food Safety Managers and Quality Leaders at both the plant and corporate level—up through Directors and Vice Presidents of Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
Operations & Manufacturing
From the plant floor to executive leadership, we deliver Process Engineers, Plant Managers, and senior Operations leaders, including Directors and VPs of Operations. This same depth of expertise extends to Food Packaging and related manufacturing disciplines.
Sales & Commercial Leadership
We place high-impact commercial talent that drives revenue and market expansion, including Account Managers, Business Development professionals, and Technical Sales specialists. Our searches extend to senior leadership roles such as Directors and Vice Presidents of Sales, with deep experience across ingredients, private label, branded products, and contract manufacturing.
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Executive
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Research & Development
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Operations
Finance & Accounting
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Sales & Marketing
Procurement
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Our History
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OPUS International was founded in 1993 by Moira McGrath, whose career has been defined by a deep understanding of service-driven industries and the talent that powers them.
A graduate of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, Moira began her career in hotel and restaurant operations, holding leadership roles in markets including Atlanta, San Francisco, and Ohio. After relocating to Florida, Moira transitioned into executive search—quickly identifying an opportunity to bring a more specialized, relationship-driven approach to talent acquisition within the food science and broader consumer industries. Under her leadership, OPUS International has become a trusted partner to companies seeking high-impact talent across R&D, quality, operations, and commercial functions. Moira remains deeply connected to the industry, having served on advisory councils for leading institutions including Cornell University, the University of California, Davis, the University of Florida, and Virginia Tech. She is also an active member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), where she has served on the Board of Directors, the Nominations and Elections Committee, and currently contributes to the Certified Food Scientist Committee. |