How to hire a materials operations manager

How to hire a materials operations manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step materials operations 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 operations manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new materials operations manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your materials operations manager 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 materials operations manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A materials operations manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, materials operations managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Materials Operations Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Materials Operations Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$12-42
   Production Control Manager	A project control manager is an executive who manages, develops, and coordinates the schedules of production in the industrial environment. Production control managers make sure of the flow of parts, materials, and assemblies within or between departments... Show more	$25-70
   General Manager Of Operations	General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management... Show more	$23-79

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Logistics
   • Asphalt
   • Chain Operations
   • Materials Management
   • Safety Procedures
   • Inventory Management
   • Data Entry
   • GMP
   • Inventory Control
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Production Control
   • Quality Standards
   • On-Time Delivery
   • ISO

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the data integrity and timely completion/closing of shop orders and material information in shop floor data systems and MRP.
   • Manage payroll distribution process ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality to protect client's privacy and prevent liability of exposure.
   • Institute yearly partner quality audits for ISO 9001 plan.
   • Build a database in an ERP system for every course material being offer for each term.
   • Establish logistics, and purchasing processes to monitor supply chain contracts, equipment inventory, vehicles and other assets.
   • Implement ERP system (Made2Manage) which result in administrative labor savings of $15K a year since 2001.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your materials operations manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A materials operations manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, materials operations managers' average salary in wyoming is 55% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level materials operations managers 71% less than senior-level materials operations managers.
   • Certifications. A materials operations manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a materials operations manager's salary.

   Average materials operations manager salary

   $48,861yearly

   $23.49 hourly rate

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   Entry-level materials operations manager salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average materials operations manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$75,331	$36
   2	Colorado	$69,476	$33
   3	Maryland	$67,023	$32
   4	New York	$66,017	$32
   5	North Carolina	$62,230	$30
   6	Indiana	$56,992	$27
   7	Texas	$54,527	$26
   8	Alabama	$54,167	$26
   9	Ohio	$53,017	$25
   10	Minnesota	$52,983	$25
   11	Florida	$51,966	$25
   12	North Dakota	$51,225	$25
   13	South Carolina	$48,425	$23
   14	Utah	$44,714	$22

   Average materials operations manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Eli Lilly and Company	$124,708	$59.96	31
   2	Oshkosh	$86,832	$41.75	19
   3	Halliburton	$78,640	$37.81	6
   4	Bosch USA	$78,564	$37.77	9
   5	GPAC	$75,239	$36.17
   6	ABB	$75,098	$36.10	31
   7	Jm	$72,816	$35.01	30
   8	HealthTrust	$69,772	$33.54
   9	Northrop Grumman	$65,215	$31.35	45
   10	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$64,488	$31.00
   11	BD	$60,869	$29.26	12
   12	Xcel Energy	$60,724	$29.19	18
   13	Amazon	$56,547	$27.19	1,569
   14	Twin City Fan Companies	$51,463	$24.74	3
   15	CEVA Logistics	$50,160	$24.12	5
   16	CraftMark Bakery	$49,241	$23.67
   17	University of Rochester	$49,052	$23.58	3
   18	SPX	$47,893	$23.03	6
   19	Pactiv	$47,358	$22.77	16
   20	Quanex Building Products	$46,897	$22.55	4

4. Writing a materials operations manager job description

   A materials operations 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a materials operations manager job description:

   Materials operations manager job description example

   The Material Science co-op will range from 3-8 months based on students' availability, area of expertise and interests. (Please indicate the period of time you are interested in interning). Looking for students who are actively pursuing a BS in one of the following or similar disciplines (2nd year or higher preferred): Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Sustainable Systems Management or Statistics
   Highlights of your role
   
   Conduct research and testing on materials use and applications
   Complete projects related to materials development and utilization, building science, reliability, and sustainability
   Laboratory testing of materials using advanced analysis and exposure instrumentation
   Analysis, reporting and presenting research results
   Equipment calibration procedure development and documentation
   
   Skills and Abilities:
   
   Experience in safe laboratory practices
   Knowledge of scientific test planning and statistical data analysis
   Ability to work independently and in a team environment
   Sound written and verbal communication skills
   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
   
   Your opportunity for better living
   At Marvin, we're driven to imagine and create better ways of living. And that goes beyond our customers, to our communities and the colleagues beside us every day. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package that includes health insurance on day one of employment, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K retirement savings match.
   
   We also support your overall wellness in other meaningful ways, including your own company-funded well-being account that can be used for anything from travel to a day at the spa, gym memberships or fun experiences with family and friends. Relax and unwind the last week of the year with an additional paid week off during our company-wide shutdown.
   
   As a premier company with locations across North America, Marvin's portfolio also includes three additional premium brands: Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline. Together, we share one purpose and live our values. Our culture is built on generations of doing the right thing and putting our people first. Join us, and experience better living at Marvin.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right materials operations manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your materials operations manager job on Zippia to find and recruit materials operations manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with materials operations 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 operations manager

   Once you've found the materials operations manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new materials operations manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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