Print shop manager vs process operator

The differences between print shop 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 print shop manager and a process operator. Additionally, a print shop manager has an average salary of $46,930, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a print shop manager include print shop equipment, customer service and in-house. The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Print shop manager vs process operator overview

	Print Shop Manager	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$46,930	$37,996
Hourly rate	$22.56	$18.27
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	15,490	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Print shop manager vs process operator salary

Print shop managers and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Print Shop Manager	Process Operator
Average salary	$46,930	$37,996
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $67,000	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 print shop manager and process operator education

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

	Print Shop Manager	Process Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Print shop manager vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between print shop managers' and process operators' demographics:

	Print Shop Manager	Process Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 4.5% White, 63.1% 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 print shop manager and process operator duties and responsibilities

Print shop manager example responsibilities.

Manage manufacturing of CD's and DVD's (including purchasing, offset and screen printing, and packaging).
Manage inventory and payment to suppliers in addition to managing payroll and other administrative tasks.
Produce copies, reprographic maps, comb bound books, reports, PDF documents.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make inform decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change.

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.

Print shop manager vs process operator skills

Common print shop manager skills

Print Shop Equipment, 26%
Customer Service, 17%
In-House, 9%
Graphic Design, 8%
Layout Principles, 5%
Business Cards, 4%

Common process operator skills

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