Toledo employers need people who know how to make things work. Experienced innovators can thrive in Northwest Ohio’s workforce, which is home to several industries and major employers. From the Jeep assembly complex and the region’s glass manufacturing heritage to today’s investments in solar energy, automation, and advanced materials, Toledo is a great place to grow and build a workforce.
With connections to qualified job seekers throughout Ohio, Hunter Recruiting helps Toledo businesses fill specialized positions across manufacturing, engineering, science, healthcare, technology, finance, and general business. Over the past 20 years, we’ve placed professionals from entry-level to executive-level positions with employers large and small throughout Toledo.
Toledo’s employment market has some distinct advantages. It’s home to major manufacturers such as Owens Corning, Dana, and Libbey, along with automotive operations associated with Jeep and GM. Nearby, First Solar and the region’s advanced manufacturing businesses add another layer of demand for engineers, scientists, production specialists, and operations leaders.
But the region is more than manufacturing. ProMedica, Mercy Health, and the University of Toledo support a substantial healthcare workforce, while the Port of Toledo, rail connections, and access to major interstate highways make Northwest Ohio an important logistics and distribution center.
Hunter Recruiting understands the overlap between these industries and the specialized skills they require. Founded in 2006 by President and CEO Gabrielle Christman, our Ohio-based agency has spent two decades recruiting professionals for technical, clinical, and leadership positions. Our growth earned Hunter the #2 spot on Crain’s 2026 list of the largest women-owned businesses.
We combine firsthand knowledge of Ohio’s employment market with national recruiting resources. Whether you’re hiring a manufacturing engineer in Maumee, a plant manager in Perrysburg, or an experienced finance leader in downtown Toledo, we can expand your search beyond the candidates already applying to your job postings.
There’s a reason so many professionals build long careers in Northwest Ohio. The region has a strong industrial foundation, established employers, and colleges that prepare students for careers close to home. Hunter is invested in keeping that talent connected to opportunities throughout the state.
The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, and Lourdes University contribute to the region’s talent pipeline. Hunter recruits students and graduates from Ohio colleges and universities while helping experienced professionals discover new opportunities in their fields.
Our commitment to Ohio’s workforce also extends beyond recruiting. Through our longstanding involvement with the American Heart Association of Ohio, we’ve helped lead initiatives introducing young students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are also involved in several events and fundraising efforts for nonprofits throughout Ohio.
Hunter’s 32,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Avon serves as the center of our statewide and national recruiting operations. We’re close enough to Toledo to meet employers in person, tour facilities, and work directly with hiring managers when the job calls for it. Proximity and understanding of the local job market is a competitive edge when you’re hiring for critical roles or on a tight timeline.
Hunter Recruiting helps Toledo employers identify candidates with relevant technical experience, industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Our nationwide network of 1.2 million passive candidates gives us access to professionals who may be open to the right opportunity even if they aren’t actively job searching. Whether you are in need of temporary or permanent workers, we’d love to connect you with a recruiter.
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Hunter Recruiting partnered with a multinational manufacturer of electrical, aerospace, hydraulic, and vehicle products that struggled to find candidates meeting its technical requirements through other staffing agencies. Through a combination of temporary staffing and direct hire recruiting, Hunter helped overcome hiring delays and minimize production disruptions.
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Curious about your next employment opportunity in Toldeo? Some of the most interesting opportunities in Northwest Ohio never appear on public job boards, particularly specialized technical and leadership positions.
Join Hunter Recruiting’s passive-search network, and we’ll keep your experience in mind when relevant opportunities arise. You decide whether a conversation is worth having. There’s no pressure to leave your current position or begin an active job search.
Tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll help you determine the right recruiting approach and find people with the experience you need near Toledo, Oregon, Maumee, Holland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, or other locations in Northwest Ohio.
Because Toledo borders Southeast Michigan, employers regularly draw candidates from communities such as Monroe, Temperance, Lambertville, and Dundee.
Hiring employees across state lines may involve additional considerations, including state tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation requirements. Ohio and Michigan have an income tax reciprocity agreement that can affect withholding for qualifying employees.
Employers using contract staffing should confirm that their staffing partner can support the state where an employee will perform the work. For direct hire recruiting, a nationwide search can help Toledo businesses identify qualified candidates throughout Ohio, Michigan, and beyond.
Toledo’s glass manufacturing history has helped establish a regional concentration of expertise in materials science, industrial production, and process engineering. Employers may recruit for positions such as materials scientists, chemists, process engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality specialists, and maintenance leaders.
Because these positions often involve specialized production methods or material properties, employers should look for candidates with relevant technical experience, including professionals from related industries. Employers also need professionals for general operations from finance to customer service.
Major automotive employers and suppliers throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan compete for experienced technical workers.
Smaller automotive employers may be able to distinguish their opportunities through the unique benefits of their environment. Another competitive differentiator when securing talent is a clear and efficient hiring process that secures top candidates early in their search, or before it even starts.
Greater Toledo is home to several locally headquartered staffing and recruiting firms, including:
Recruiting outside Northwest Ohio can be valuable when an employer needs rare technical experience or a senior leader with a particular industry background.
Candidates considering relocation might be motivated by salary, or other bigger-picture factors such as quality of life and opportunity for growth. Employers should explain the position’s responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, relocation assistance, and expected work arrangements.
Toledo’s proximity to Detroit, access to Lake Erie, established neighborhoods, and generally lower housing costs than many larger metropolitan areas can also be relevant to candidates weighing a move.
Toledo’s workforce looks different than it did even a decade ago. Traditional automotive and glass manufacturing remain important, but investments in solar manufacturing, advanced materials, and automation have created demand for more specialized technical skills. First Solar’s expansion in Perrysburg is one example of how the region’s industrial expertise is being applied to newer technologies.
At the same time, overall manufacturing employment has declined recently, while healthcare and education have continued adding jobs. In September 2026, Toledo-area manufacturing employment was down 2.4% year over year, while education and health services employment grew 2.1%.
For employers, the challenge isn’t simply finding people who want to work, but finding candidates with the right technical experience, certifications, and training. Toledo’s workforce is evolving, and recruiting strategies need to evolve with it.
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