Maria Codilla, CPC

Maria Codilla joined Continental Search in 2016 as a Content Manager, where her strong communication skills and natural rapport with people quickly stood out. Recognizing her potential, she was soon promoted to Talent Scout, focusing on direct-to-farm roles in dairy nutrition.

In December 2018, Maria transitioned into a recruiting role within the feed mill sector. Drawing on her growing expertise and industry insight, she took on a larger leadership role in June 2022, tasked with building and expanding our recruiting practice in swine live production.

Maria’s scope grew again in 2024 when she took on responsibility for poultry live production as well. Today, she leads recruitment efforts for both major pork producers and poultry integrators of all sizes, from regional family-owned operations to national powerhouses.

Maria’s Focus Areas:

• VPs of Live Production
• Live Production Directors
• Senior Production Managers
• Production Managers
• Swine & Poultry Nutritionists
• Veterinarians
• Safety Managers
• Mill Managers

Notable Placements:

• Swine Veterinarian for an Industry Leader in Pork Production
• Multi-Site Sow Production Manager for a Prominent Hog Producer
• Wean-to-Finish Production Manager for a Leading Genetics Company
• Service & Development Manager for a High-Volume Swine Producer
• Swine Production Manager for a Top Pork Integrator
• Sow Farm Supervisor for a Top-Tier Family-Owned Operation

Maria is known for her deep understanding of live production operations, her extensive industry network, and her ability to align top-tier talent with roles where they can thrive. Whether helping professionals make strategic career moves or supporting employers in building high-performing teams, Maria brings a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and results-driven approach to every search.