Materials and processes manager vs process operator

The differences between materials and processes managers and process operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a materials and processes manager and a process operator. Additionally, a materials and processes manager has an average salary of $100,381, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a materials and processes manager include oversight, ISO and direct reports. The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Materials and processes manager vs process operator overview

	Materials And Processes Manager	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$100,381	$37,996
Hourly rate	$48.26	$18.27
Growth rate	-6%	3%
Number of jobs	6,180	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Materials and processes manager vs process operator salary

Materials and processes managers and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Materials And Processes Manager	Process Operator
Average salary	$100,381	$37,996
Salary range	Between $68,000 And $147,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between materials and processes manager and process operator education

There are a few differences between a materials and processes manager and a process operator in terms of educational background:

	Materials And Processes Manager	Process Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Materials and processes manager vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between materials and processes managers' and process operators' demographics:

	Materials And Processes Manager	Process Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 73.9% Female, 26.1%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between materials and processes manager and process operator duties and responsibilities

Materials and processes manager example 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.

Process operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Climb ladders to inspect manholes, check temps, sometimes gather samples for lab analysis.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, weights & measures).
Control product temperatures and monitor gauges.
Review FHA files for completeness and compliance.
Use of ladders, stairs, heavy lifting and temperature extremes.

Materials and processes manager vs process operator skills

Common materials and processes manager skills

Oversight, 47%
ISO, 11%
Direct Reports, 10%
Sigma, 9%
Capital Equipment, 6%
Lean Manufacturing, 4%

Common process operator skills

Safety Procedures, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 7%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Ladders, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Data Entry, 4%

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