What is a printing manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a printing manager

1. Explore printing manager education requirements

   Most common printing manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.7 %

   Associate

   23.4 %

   High School Diploma

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific printing manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	20.11%
   Digital Print	7.91%
   Direct Reports	6.64%
   Adobe Photoshop	4.67%
   Graphic Design	4.33%

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3. Complete relevant printing manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New printing managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a printing manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real printing manager resumes.

4. Research printing manager duties and responsibilities

   • Produce and manage all aspects of prepress printing, including process camera, film platemaking and storage.
   • Manage manufacturing of CD's and DVD's (including purchasing, offset and screen printing, and packaging).
   • Create protocols and standards directly with the ISO PDF council.
   • Create, approve and, monitor ISO quality standards in the area.

5. Apply for printing manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a printing manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams