How to hire a process improvement manager

How to hire a process improvement manager, step by step

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

What does a process improvement manager do?

Post a process improvement manager job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the process improvement manager you need to hire. Certain process improvement manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A process improvement manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process improvement 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of process improvement managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Process Improvement Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Improvement 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.	$38-65
   Business Leader	Business Leaders are considered trailblazers in their field. They are innovative thinkers who often introduce solutions to their industry's challenges... Show more	$26-69
   Day Manager	A day manager oversees the daily operations of an organization, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently according to company standards and regulations. As a day manager, it is their duty to set priorities and goals, establish timelines and guidelines, manage budgets, delegate responsibilities among teams, and supervise staff performances, solving issues or concerns when any arise... Show more	$14-30

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sigma
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Project Management
   • Process Improvement
   • Kaizen
   • Value Stream
   • DMAIC
   • Management Process
   • Direct Reports
   • SME
   • Data Analysis
   • KPIs
   • Business Process Improvement
   • Visio

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM and commissions calculating software.
   • Manage projects and require personnel utilizing PMI tools and best practices from project initiation to close down.
   • Lead department through SharePoint implementation.
   • Focus are process, resource management and governance improvement opportunities to achieve breakthrough performance.
   • Lead successful, on-time, and on budget implementation of antiquate plant systems infrastructure and manufacturing enterprise applications.
   • Coordinate product re-launch project to execute Kanban program achieving target inventory level requirements improving lead time reduction from 12wks to 2wks.

   More process improvement manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your process improvement manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A process improvement manager 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 process improvement manager in Alaska may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level process improvement manager usually earns less than a senior-level process improvement manager. Additionally, a process improvement manager 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 process improvement manager salary

   $105,454yearly

   $50.70 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level process improvement manager salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average process improvement manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$124,853	$60
   2	California	$120,636	$58
   3	North Carolina	$109,594	$53
   4	Virginia	$108,727	$52
   5	Washington	$108,200	$52
   6	Colorado	$107,600	$52
   7	Wisconsin	$106,664	$51
   8	Connecticut	$104,208	$50
   9	Ohio	$103,492	$50
   10	Arizona	$101,408	$49
   11	Michigan	$101,346	$49
   12	Texas	$100,627	$48
   13	Nevada	$99,284	$48
   14	Maryland	$99,208	$48
   15	Illinois	$98,764	$47
   16	Pennsylvania	$98,384	$47
   17	Georgia	$98,261	$47
   18	Tennessee	$94,737	$46
   19	Indiana	$90,117	$43
   20	Louisiana	$89,503	$43

   Average process improvement manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$141,289	$67.93	27
   2	VMware	$140,085	$67.35
   3	Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.	$134,216	$64.53	2
   4	ServiceNow	$132,085	$63.50	32
   5	Amazon	$132,005	$63.46	904
   6	DoorDash	$131,231	$63.09	16
   7	Mayo Clinic	$130,201	$62.60	19
   8	Amd	$128,257	$61.66	8
   9	MUFG EMEA	$127,883	$61.48
   10	Walmart	$126,242	$60.69	818
   11	J.P. Morgan	$124,522	$59.87
   12	Citi	$123,407	$59.33	22
   13	Marathon Petroleum	$122,259	$58.78	19
   14	Ross Stores	$120,720	$58.04	175
   15	Grant Thornton	$120,039	$57.71	81
   16	Silicon Valley Bank	$117,263	$56.38
   17	ConocoPhillips	$116,302	$55.91
   18	Avon Product	$115,564	$55.56
   19	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$115,250	$55.41	168
   20	General Electric	$114,424	$55.01	173

4. Writing a process improvement manager job description

   A good process improvement manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a process improvement manager job description:

   Process improvement manager job description example

   Responsibilities

   Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 364-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women s health, comprehensive maternity services, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, acute inpatient rehabilitation, advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine with a limb salvage program, and outpatient physical/occupational/speech therapy for adults and children

   Job Description:

   Responsible for management of the Clinical Quality Improvement program and providing direction and support for department and/or unit based

   Qualifications

   Job Requirements:

   Education Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.

   Experience Two (2) years QA or PI experience, and a minimum two (2) years progressive management experience.

   Technical Skills Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, database and Lean Training License/Certification If a RN, Current RN license in the state of Nevada required.

   Other Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the program.

   Compensation Range

   $ 78,998.40 - $ 104,665.60 / Yr

   EEO Statement

   All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

   We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

   Notice

   At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-###-####

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right process improvement 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 process improvement manager job on Zippia to find and recruit process improvement manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting process improvement managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 process improvement manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect process improvement manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a process improvement manager?