How to hire a materials and processes manager

How to hire a materials and processes manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step materials and processes manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The materials and processes manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a materials and processes manager 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 materials and processes manager that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of materials and processes manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Materials And Processes Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Materials And Processes Manager		$32-70
   Section Leader	A section leader is responsible for supporting the musical director on delivering the highest quality on musical performance and recitals. Section leaders provide leadership to their assigned musical section, responding to the artists' inquiries and concerns, and organize rehearsals as needed to ensure excellence and satisfy the guests' musical experience... Show more	$23-84
   Lead Operator	Lead operators are responsible for the direction and supervision of the day-to-day activities in facilities. As machine operators, they control machines and take charge of industrial operations... Show more	$25-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • ISO
   • Direct Reports
   • Sigma
   • Capital Equipment
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Material Processing
   • Inventory Control
   • Patient Care
   • Cost Reduction
   • NASA
   • Inventory Management System
   • Labor Relations

   Responsibilities:

   • Establish procedures that manage critical factors such as moisture sensitivity, electrostatic discharge, storeroom temperature and FIFO inventory staging system.
   • Insure ISO directives are being follow.
   • Ensure accurate reflection of demands in MRP with purchasing team.
   • Create and implement special process procedures/instructions to comply with ISO 9000 and NADCAP certification.
   • Establish procedures that manage critical factors such as moisture sensitivity, electrostatic discharge, storeroom temperature and FIFO inventory staging system.
   • Implement continued improvement in CNC machining equipment and methods for maximum productivity.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your materials and processes manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A materials and processes manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, materials and processes managers' average salary in iowa is 37% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level materials and processes managers earn 54% less than senior-level materials and processes managers.
   • Certifications. A materials and processes manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a materials and processes manager's salary.

   Average materials and processes manager salary

   $100,381yearly

   $48.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level materials and processes manager salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a materials and processes manager job description

   A materials and processes manager 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 materials and processes manager job description:

   Materials and processes manager job description example

   At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
   
   We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!
   \#TheFutureIsBuiltHere \#ChangeTheWorld
   
   The Huntsville Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) team is looking for a **BR&T** **Parts, Materials, and Processes Manager** to lead the Parts, Material, and Processes (PM&P) team in **Huntsville, Alabama.**
   
   This position will be responsible for executing the PM&P statement of work (SOW) across the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense and Integrated Air and Missile Defense programs. The manager will need to partner with external government customers in order to lead joint Boeing/Government parts control boards and integrated product teams (IPTs).
   
   A successful candidate would have general knowledge of microelectronics and component engineering technology and applications, as well as knowledge of applications of electronic materials and processes.
   
   Additionally, this position is also responsible for oversight of Materials and Process (M&P) engineering team supporting the manufacturing and factory operations in the Huntsville Electronics Center of Excellent (ExCoE). The ExCoE manufactures various mission critical assemblies and circuit card assemblies for 19 different programs across Boeing. The PM&P/M&P team supporting the ExCoE is responsible for the safe and successful maintenance of the various factory processes and controls, non-conformance resolutions, material validations, and process documentation control.
   
   **Position Responsibilities:**
   
   + Leads multiple PM&P/MP&P teams as they execute similar SOW's within the Missile and Weapon Systems and Space and Launch Divisions
   
   + Leads PM&P team supporting manufacturing and factory operations across different programs
   
   + Partners with cross functional organizations and stakeholders
   
   + Oversees implementation of program PM&P control plans
   
   + Acts as point of contact for government customers to drive compliance to program PM&P requirements
   
   + Openly communicates and collaborates across engineering and non-engineering functions
   
   + Motivates team to investigate team processes for efficiencies
   
   + Manages budgets and contracts for contract and purchase service support
   
   + Performs skills retention and mentoring of all team members
   
   + Ensures staffing and correct skill mix across multiple programs
   
   + Engages and promotes professional development and motivation of team members including conducting performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, employee recognition, and training
   
   **This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at the listed option.** On-site work will be a minimum of 3 days per week.
   
   **This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.** An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post-Start is required.
   
   **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):**
   
   + Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
   
   + Experience working with internal and external customers
   
   + 2+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering team
   
   + 5+ years of experience in working on aerospace programs
   
   **Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**
   
   + Active U.S. Secret Clearance
   
   + Experience with program Parts, Materials and Processes control plans
   
   + Experience in electrical component engineering and applying program requirements to part selection
   
   + Experience in leading production support teams
   
   + Prior experience with the Missile Defense Agency Parts, Materials and Processes Mission Assurance Plan (PMAP)
   
   + Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   
   **Relocation:**
   
   This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
   
   **Drug Free Workplace:**
   
   Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies _._
   
   **Shift Work Statement:**
   
   This position is for 1st shift
   
   At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
   
   The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
   
   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
   
   Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
   
   Summary pay range: $129,200 - $174,800
   
   **Equal Opportunity Employer:**
   
   Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
   
   Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find materials and processes managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any materials and processes managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level materials and processes managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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   • Post your materials and processes manager job on Zippia to find and recruit materials and processes manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with materials and processes manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 materials and processes manager

   Once you've selected the best materials and processes manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new materials and processes manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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