The Managers Who Bridge the Shop Floor and the Boardroom
Nehez Recruiting, based in Allen Park, Michigan, places proven engineering and technical managers for employers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and within 100 miles of Detroit. Call 313-254-4429 to start your search today.
Leadership Hiring for Automotive and Industrial Teams
Management hires carry more risk than any other role. A poor leadership fit affects morale, retention, and plant performance for years. Nehez Recruiting places leaders who've already earned credibility on the floor for employers across the region:
- Plant managers who balance output, safety, and staffing
- Operations directors with cross-functional manufacturing experience
- Engineering managers who can lead technical teams, not just supervise them
- Shift and department supervisors ready to step into larger roles
- Regional operations leaders overseeing multi-site facilitiesy
Why Choose Nehez Recruiting
- 25 years of relationships across the Midwest's leadership talent pool
- Boutique search model versus large, impersonal executive firms
- Founder-led placements backed by 30-plus years in the industry
- Focus on technical leadership, not generic corporate management
- Candidates evaluated for floor credibility, not just resume polish
- Long-term retention prioritized over quick placements
- Regional reach across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois
- Direct access to passive candidates not found on job boards
Why Generic Executive Search Falls Short
Most executive search firms don't understand what makes a manufacturing leader effective on an automotive floor. This is true whether the plant is in Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis, or Chicago.
Nehez Recruiting understands it because the firm's roots are in the industry itself.
How Management Placement Works
- Leadership needs analysis covering team size, plant complexity, and reporting structure
- Targeted candidate sourcing from an established regional leadership network
- Rigorous vetting for leadership style and technical credibility
- Curated candidate slate so you interview only serious contenders
- Placement support through offer negotiation and onboarding
Leadership Hiring Questions
What management levels do you place?
Everything from shift supervisors to plant directors and operations leaders.
How do you vet leadership candidates?
Screening focuses on technical credibility, team leadership experience, and long-term fit, not just resume titles.
Do you work with growing manufacturers?
Yes, including companies scaling their leadership structure as production grows.
Do you place leaders outside of Michigan?
Yes. Nehez Recruiting places management talent throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and within 100 miles of Detroit.
Hire Leadership That Understands the Floor
Don't settle for a manager who only understands spreadsheets. Nehez Recruiting finds leaders who understand your business, wherever your operation sits in the region. Call 313-254-4429 to get started.
