Print shop manager vs production leader

The differences between print shop managers and production 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 shop manager and a production leader. Additionally, a print shop manager has an average salary of $46,930, which is higher than the $44,563 average annual salary of a production leader.

The top three skills for a print shop manager include print shop equipment, customer service and in-house. The most important skills for a production leader are customer service, continuous improvement, and safety procedures.

Print shop manager vs production leader overview

	Print Shop Manager	Production Leader
Yearly salary	$46,930	$44,563
Hourly rate	$22.56	$21.42
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	15,490	107,578
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Print shop manager vs production leader salary

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

	Print Shop Manager	Production Leader
Average salary	$46,930	$44,563
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $67,000	Between $31,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between print shop manager and production leader education

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

	Print Shop Manager	Production Leader
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 production leader demographics

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

	Print Shop Manager	Production Leader
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 70.6% Female, 29.4%
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, 11.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.1% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between print shop manager and production leader 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.

Production leader example responsibilities.

Manage PC production line personnel.
Manage the operation of three alkalize systems from a PLC.
Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
Maintain maximum yields in accordance with company policies and USDA food and safety guidelines.
Maintain the facilities organization, appearance, and cleanliness.
Operate and maintain general manufacturing equipment and perform production in accordance with QSR, ISO and establish written procedures.

Print shop manager vs production leader 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 production leader skills

Customer Service, 11%
Continuous Improvement, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Customer Orders, 5%
Production Process, 3%