Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Skilled Trades Recruitment Services
Professional Placement Services has been a trusted partner in talent acquisition since 2001, specializing in connecting businesses with skilled professionals across diverse industries. Our approach prioritizes trust, transparency, and a commitment to exceeding expectations, ensuring meaningful professional relationships between clients and candidates. With expertise in manufacturing, logistics, trades, and technology sectors, we focus on understanding both organizational goals and individual career aspirations. Our process emphasizes ethical service, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering quality candidates rather than mere quantity. Backed by decades of experience, we maintain a rigorous screening methodology to match clients with professionals who align with their cultural and operational needs.Testimonials highlight our ability to consistently provide high-performing candidates, resulting in exceptional retention rates and job performance metrics. Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, we serve clients nationally through a network of strategically located offices. Our team combines industry-specific knowledge with a personalized approach to address even the most challenging staffing requirements. By focusing on both hard skills and soft attributes, we identify candidates who contribute meaningfully to workplace environments. Our mission remains centered on humanizing the hiring process while driving long-term success for both employers and employees.
Services
Manufacturing Staffing
Logistics Recruitment
Trades Placement
Technology Hiring
Executive Search
Temporary Staffing
Direct Hire Services
Payroll Management
Contract-to-Hire Solutions
Skilled Trades Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate through rigorous candidate screening
- Our team includes industry-specific consultants with 20+ years average experience
- We guarantee personalized service with dedicated account management
- Our retention rates exceed industry standards by 35%
- We offer nationwide coverage with local market expertise
What people say
110% effort in candidate selection
Quality individuals over quantity
Outstanding work performance
High retention rates
Professional screening process
Services
Skilled Trades Recruitment
Specialized recruitment for industrial trades positions including millwrights, welders, and pipefitters. Our deep industry knowledge ensures placements that meet technical requirements while aligning with company culture. We maintain a nationwide network of qualified professionals ready to support critical infrastructure projects.
Manufacturing Staffing
Comprehensive staffing solutions for production environments including assembly line workers, quality control specialists, and maintenance technicians. We focus on matching candidates' technical skills with employers' operational needs while maintaining strict compliance with safety regulations.
Logistics Recruitment
Targeted placement services for warehousing, transportation, and distribution center roles. Our expertise covers forklift operators, inventory specialists, and logistics coordinators who help optimize supply chain efficiency through proven performance metrics.
Technology Hiring
Specialized recruitment for technical roles including software developers, network engineers, and cybersecurity professionals. We focus on candidates with verified certifications and hands-on experience in emerging technologies to support digital transformation initiatives.
Executive Search
Targeted executive placement services for C-suite and senior management positions. Our process combines industry expertise with behavioral assessment tools to identify leaders who drive organizational growth and cultural alignment.
People
Jennifer Merker
Solon Manager
Over 15 years of staffing industry experience specializing in manufacturing recruitment. Proven track record of building strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies while maintaining a 95% client retention rate through exceptional service delivery.
Matt Jeffries
Solon Manager
Expert in logistics and supply chain staffing with extensive knowledge of warehouse operations. Successfully managed large-scale temporary staffing projects for major distribution centers across the Midwest region.
Cheryl Zehnder
Solon Manager
Specializes in technology recruitment with focus on software development and IT infrastructure roles. Maintains relationships with top technical talent through continuous networking and industry event participation.
Brendan Gilday
Mentor Manager
Industrial staffing specialist with expertise in trades recruitment. Successfully placed over 500 skilled trades professionals in construction and manufacturing roles across Northeast Ohio.
Tim Szekely
Akron Manager
Focused on connecting local manufacturers with qualified production workers. Implements innovative screening processes to ensure candidates meet both technical requirements and safety standards.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, and technology sectors with nationwide reach and local market expertise.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous screening process evaluates technical skills, work history, and cultural fit through behavioral assessments and reference checks.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary, contract-to-hire, and direct placement options tailored to your specific workforce needs.
What geographic areas do you cover?
While headquartered in Ohio, we provide staffing solutions nationwide with additional offices in Texas and Arizona.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Our average placement time is 14 days, with emergency staffing available for critical roles through our nationwide talent network.
Do you offer payroll management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive payroll administration and compliance management as part of our staffing solutions.
