Bindery production manager vs bindery operator

The differences between bindery production managers and bindery operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a bindery production manager, becoming a bindery operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a bindery production manager has an average salary of $39,538, which is higher than the $36,599 average annual salary of a bindery operator.

The top three skills for a bindery production manager include production schedules, collating and delivery schedules. The most important skills for a bindery operator are machine operation, collating, and hand tools.

Bindery production manager vs bindery operator overview

	Bindery Production Manager	Bindery Operator
Yearly salary	$39,538	$36,599
Hourly rate	$19.01	$17.60
Growth rate	3%	7%
Number of jobs	53,476	46,373
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	48	49
Years of experience	2	4

Bindery production manager vs bindery operator salary

Bindery production managers and bindery operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bindery Production Manager	Bindery Operator
Average salary	$39,538	$36,599
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $65,000	Between $30,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Maple Grove, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Freedom Graphic Systems
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bindery production manager and bindery operator education

There are a few differences between a bindery production manager and a bindery operator in terms of educational background:

	Bindery Production Manager	Bindery Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Bindery production manager vs bindery operator demographics

Here are the differences between bindery production managers' and bindery operators' demographics:

	Bindery Production Manager	Bindery Operator
Average age	48	49
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 7.0% White, 70.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between bindery production manager and bindery operator duties and responsibilities

Bindery production manager example responsibilities.

Manage a team of production managers and coordinators while performing regularly assign duties.
Perform all aspects of bindery: folding, collating, cutting, scoring, and laminating.
Develop and maintain update manufacturing procedure; scale up formulations from development in accordance with GMP and safety / environmental regulations.
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Bindery operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up and run InkJet labeler to label newspapers and magazines.
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on bindery machines, including cleaning, adjusting and oiling.
Require math and measuring skills.
Set up and run UV coating machine.
Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folders.

Bindery production manager vs bindery operator skills

Common bindery production manager skills

Production Schedules, 15%
Collating, 14%
Delivery Schedules, 13%
RAN, 12%
Bindery Equipment, 10%
Stitching, 9%

Common bindery operator skills

Machine Operation, 20%
Collating, 18%
Hand Tools, 15%
Control Surfaces, 7%
Bindery Equipment, 6%
Troubleshoot, 4%

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