Print production manager vs leader

The differences between print production managers and leaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a print production manager and a leader. Additionally, a leader has an average salary of $86,964, which is higher than the $57,213 average annual salary of a print production manager.

The top three skills for a print production manager include customer service, production schedules and project management. The most important skills for a leader are customer service, strong time management, and excellent interpersonal.

Print production manager vs leader overview

	Print Production Manager	Leader
Yearly salary	$57,213	$86,964
Hourly rate	$27.51	$41.81
Growth rate	3%	10%
Number of jobs	91,573	172,293
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

What does a print production manager do?

The job of a print production manager involves supervising the bid and negotiation process with suppliers and vendors of print jobs. Print production managers are in charge of tasks like sales collateral, seasonal promotions, direct mail, and any other printed media. They are the ones who approve the print production priorities and schedules, budgets, and print specifications. It is their responsibility to ensure the efficiency and reliability of operating the manufacturing processes.

What does a leader do?

Leaders pave the way for a company to achieve certain goals. They are in charge of bringing the organization to greater heights. They set the direction of the organization, much like how a captain sets the sails of the ship. They are responsible for coming up with main strategies and alternatives should there be challenges along the way. Leaders ensure that the company is guided by its vision and mission and that the employees emulate company values. They do so through leading by example. Leaders should have strategic skills, decision-making skills, and interpersonal skills.

Print production manager vs leader salary

Print production managers and leaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Print Production Manager	Leader
Average salary	$57,213	$86,964
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $97,000	Between $49,000 And $153,000
Highest paying City	Jersey City, NJ	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Maine
Best paying company	Apple	Eli Lilly and Company
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between print production manager and leader education

There are a few differences between a print production manager and a leader in terms of educational background:

	Print Production Manager	Leader
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Print production manager vs leader demographics

Here are the differences between print production managers' and leaders' demographics:

	Print Production Manager	Leader
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 54.2% Female, 45.8%	Male, 49.8% Female, 50.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between print production manager and leader duties and responsibilities

Print production manager example responsibilities.

Manage print production of service manuals for electric hand tools and various in-house print runs.
Manage operations of a 15 employee in-house 4/C print shop scheduling and controlling operations within the plant.
Manage manufacturing of CD's and DVD's (including purchasing, offset and screen printing, and packaging).
Manage a team of production managers and coordinators while performing regularly assign duties.
Manage operations of a high-precision machining facility consisting of state-of-the-art CNC machine tools.
Improve Rock-Tenn's UV capabilities.

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Leader example responsibilities.

Manage UNIX and mainframe systems software staff.
Achieve business metrics and implement WCM tools and processes.
Lead instrument calibration, OOS investigation, change control, deviation documentation to comply with GMP.
Lead a group to help a dog food producer to gain traction in the grocery store channel
Perform diagnostics, lead audits, kaizen events, value stream mapping, PDCA teams and employee involvement.
Lead in PTA efforts to recognize school staff by planning events and organize and plan monthly appreciation gifts.

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Print production manager vs leader skills

Common print production manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Production Schedules, 9%
Project Management, 7%
Graphic Design, 5%
Press Checks, 4%
Adobe Creative Suite, 4%

Common leader skills

Customer Service, 14%
Strong Time Management, 9%
Excellent Interpersonal, 7%
PET, 6%
Digital Transformation, 6%
Work Ethic, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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