Interim CEO

Interim CEO

Location Utica, MI 48315 Date Posted July 07, 2026 Job ID 15012 Employment Type Contract

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Chief Executive Officer on behalf of a well-established privately held manufacturing organization. This onsite leadership opportunity is based in northeast Detroit and offers the opportunity to guide a respected industrial business through an important organizational transition. This opportunity will run through the end of the year.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for an experienced operations leader who excels at guiding organizations through periods of transition. The Interim Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership while maintaining business continuity, supporting employees, and ensuring strong customer relationships through the completion of business objectives. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, collaborative leader, and trusted executive who can successfully partner with employees, customers, ownership, and the Board during a significant organizational milestone.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation targeting approximately $300,000-$350,000 annually
• Opportunity to lead a respected manufacturing organization during a high-impact executive assignment
• Flexible compensation structure, including potential consulting arrangement
• Collaborative partnership with executive leadership, ownership, and the Board of Directors
• Meaningful opportunity to positively influence employees, customers, and organizational outcomes during an important transition

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive leadership to ensure stable day-to-day operations while guiding the organization through a planned transition.
• Partner with employees, customers, ownership, lenders, and the Board to foster open communication and maintain strong relationships.
• Oversee operational execution, customer commitments, and organizational priorities through project completion.
• Support employee engagement and organizational morale by leading with transparency, empathy, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage financial, operational, and strategic priorities throughout the engagement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and thoughtful decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Executive leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success leading operational organizations through periods of significant business change or transition.
• Strong financial, operational, and organizational leadership skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organization.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership, Boards of Directors, investors, lenders, or ownership groups.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making abilities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers a competitive compensation package targeting approximately $300,000-$350,000 annually, with flexibility for a consulting or interim engagement structure depending on candidate preference. The organization is committed to providing a collaborative leadership environment, flexible scheduling where appropriate, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a significant executive assignment. Additional benefit details will be discussed during the interview process based on the selected employment arrangement.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.