Michael Hennessy connects skilled trades professionals and manufacturing leaders with the companies that need them. He works in the Skilled division at QPS Employment Group, based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, and partners with manufacturers across Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine and northern Illinois. He fills roles that keep production lines running, from CNC operators, welders and maintenance techs to executive searches for plant leadership.

Michael’s approach to sales and recruiting isn’t the usual hard sell. He believes the right hire does more than fill a seat: it raises a company’s output, quality and culture. That belief is shaped by people-first leaders like the late Bob Chapman of Barry-Wehmiller. Michael builds relationships by showing appreciation, celebrating people’s wins and making candidates and clients feel valued. He sees recruiting as a competitive edge in a tight labor market, and he likes helping local manufacturers move quickly on great talent.