Recruiting built around how plants actually operate.
The right person needs more than a matching title. We recruit for the equipment, process, customer, shift, quality system, leadership environment, and reason the opportunity is worth a move.
Michigan and Midwest depth, expanded nationwide through Recruiting in Motion’s network of 150+ independent recruiters.
Complex products. Demanding customers. Real production pressure.
People First’s deepest manufacturing experience is in automotive and aerospace/defense, with active work across machining and the technical and business functions that support production.
Manufacturing details matter.
- Shift and overtime realities
- Machines, controls, materials, and processes
- Certifications, quality systems, and regulated work
- Plant-floor culture and leadership expectations
- Commute, relocation, and local labor-market conditions
The people making the product—and everyone behind them.
Production & Skilled Trades
The people who make, set up, run, and improve the work.
- CNC Machinist
- CNC Programmer
- Setup Operator
- Tool & Die Maker
Plant Leadership & Operations
Leaders who own safety, output, people, quality, and margin.
- Plant Manager
- Operations Manager
- Production Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
Engineering
Technical talent from product development through production launch.
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
Maintenance & Reliability
People who keep equipment, utilities, and uptime on target.
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Manager
- Industrial Electrician
Quality
Quality professionals who protect the customer and improve the process.
- Quality Manager
- Quality Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- QA / QC Inspector
Supply Chain, Purchasing & Logistics
The planners and buyers who keep material and commitments moving.
- Supply Chain Manager
- Materials Manager
- Buyer
- Senior Buyer
EHS & Facilities
Safe plants, reliable buildings, and compliant operations.
- EHS Manager
- Safety Manager
- Safety Coordinator
- Environmental Engineer
Finance & Accounting
Financial leaders who understand the economics of manufacturing.
- Cost Accountant
- Plant Controller
- Controller
- FP&A Manager
IT & OT
Technology talent connecting the enterprise and the plant floor.
- ERP / MRP Analyst
- ERP Manager
- Systems Administrator
- OT Network Engineer
HR & Administration
The people leaders and operators behind a stable workforce.
- HR Manager
- HR Generalist
- HR Director
- Talent Acquisition Partner
Sales & Commercial
Customer-facing talent that understands technical products and markets.
- Technical Sales Representative
- Sales Engineer
- Applications Engineer
- Business Development Manager