How to hire a manager of production services

How to hire a manager of production services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of production services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager of production services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of production services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your manager of production services job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a manager of production services for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager of production services to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a manager of production services that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of manager of production services salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager Of Production Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Production Services	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$28-125
   Product Line Manager	A product line manager is a professional who provides product and market intelligence by increasing the market share of a company. Product line managers must create competitive analysis and interpret market trends so that they can provide recommendations and guidance to the company... Show more	$25-85
   Category Manager	Category managers are usually employed in the retail industry. They are primarily responsible for the sales enhancement of a specific group of products... Show more	$35-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Services
   • Project Management
   • Customer Service
   • OSHA
   • Safety Procedures
   • ITIL
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Production Schedules
   • Production Equipment
   • Quality Standards
   • Unix
   • Process Improvement
   • Customer Orders
   • Problem Resolution

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage PPAP qualification and submission process for new part qualification and annual resubmissions when require.
   • Monitor control plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems and supervise production activities to ensure manufacture products meet or exceed establish quality requirements.
   • Check parts on BOMs for chance of obsolescence and make recommendations for alternate selections.
   • Perform master operator duties for manufacturing MRP system.
   • Develop and implement purchased Kanban systems.
   • Maximize accuracy of cross-functional tracking data, establishing internal reports, and revamping WIP reports.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of production services job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A manager of production services salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a manager of production services in Colorado may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level manager of production services usually earns less than a senior-level manager of production services. Additionally, a manager of production services with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average manager of production services salary

   $124,641yearly

   $59.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of production services salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average manager of production services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$139,741	$67
   2	California	$129,102	$62
   3	Pennsylvania	$119,921	$58
   4	Rhode Island	$117,852	$57
   5	Ohio	$116,220	$56
   6	Oregon	$115,487	$56
   7	Virginia	$114,771	$55
   8	Minnesota	$110,381	$53
   9	New Hampshire	$109,976	$53
   10	Massachusetts	$108,585	$52
   11	North Carolina	$102,940	$49
   12	Arizona	$98,431	$47
   13	Illinois	$93,846	$45
   14	Arkansas	$92,269	$44
   15	Texas	$92,238	$44
   16	Indiana	$83,117	$40
   17	Florida	$82,579	$40
   18	Missouri	$80,025	$38

   Average manager of production services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dignity Health	$201,561	$96.90	33
   2	Apple	$178,790	$85.96	56
   3	Good Earth Natural Foods	$174,988	$84.13
   4	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$155,643	$74.83	15
   5	Citrix	$148,943	$71.61
   6	Nomura Securities	$145,050	$69.74	8
   7	BNY Mellon	$143,326	$68.91	64
   8	Kayem	$141,775	$68.16	3
   9	Applied Materials	$133,710	$64.28	6
   10	Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado	$123,080	$59.17	5
   11	Pixelogic Media	$123,080	$59.17
   12	CNH Industrial	$123,080	$59.17	5
   13	Christensen Farms	$122,890	$59.08
   14	Visa	$120,428	$57.90	99
   15	Boston College	$110,759	$53.25	2
   16	Bank of America	$105,142	$50.55	66
   17	Comcast	$96,057	$46.18	34
   18	Genesys	$94,791	$45.57	28
   19	TEGNA	$92,693	$44.56	5
   20	Duke University Health System	$90,238	$43.38	5

4. Writing a manager of production services job description

   A manager of production services job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a manager of production services job description:

   Manager of production services job description example

   The Implementation Manager will lead the development and execution of operational solutions for new enterprise clients. This person will manage various aspects of the implementation process, including business development, vendor negotiations, resource planning, project communications, training, onboarding and integration of HH Global operational policies and procedures.
   This position can be fully remote and may travel up to 60%.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Define, negotiate and implement efficient operational solutions for accounts.
   * Identify and understand client deliverables.
   * Manage project reporting to effectively optimize savings.
   * Consult on production management to identify additional operational solutions and opportunities for the client.
   * Build process maps with MS Visio and/or MS Project to track the status of creative procurement and production solutions.
   * Partner with Business Development, Operations and Human Resources to ensure a smooth transition and rebadging process for current client-dedicated employees.
   * Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to streamline business processes and procedures to improve overall workflow and client experience.
   * Create client facing and internal resources and action point logs from meetings.
   * Create clear and compelling presentations that demonstrate HH Global's value to clients.
   * Undertake implementation, audit and other duties during the implementation cycle.
   * Train and mentor Implementation Associate(s).
   * Travel to and work on-site in various client locations during key stages of implementation.
   
   REQUIREMENTS
   
   * 5+ years of experience in a professional business environment.
   * 5+ years of previous client facing experience.
   * Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field required; MBA a plus.
   * Experience in project management preferred.
   * Print/creative procurement industry experience a plus.
   * Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven ability to interact with varying audiences and levels.
   * Highly proficient with MS Office software, especially Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
   * Ability to build clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations.
   * Willing to travel 60% of the time.
   
   Your resume will be reviewed by a member of our Recruiting team and we'll reach out to you directly if there's a fit. We're using video conferencing software (Microsoft Teams) to conduct our interviews, but all interviews will be live with a member of our Recruiting or Hiring teams.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: HH Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers of production services for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of production services job on Zippia to find and recruit manager of production services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers of production services, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of production services

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager of production services position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager of production services. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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