Printing manager vs process operator

The differences between printing 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 printing manager and a process operator. Additionally, a printing manager has an average salary of $71,575, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a printing manager include customer service, digital print and direct reports. The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Printing manager vs process operator overview

	Printing Manager	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$71,575	$37,996
Hourly rate	$34.41	$18.27
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	5,090	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Printing manager vs process operator salary

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

	Printing Manager	Process Operator
Average salary	$71,575	$37,996
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $114,000	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 printing manager and process operator education

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

	Printing Manager	Process Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Printing manager vs process operator demographics

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

	Printing Manager	Process Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 67.9% Female, 32.1%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.9% 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 printing manager and process operator duties and responsibilities

Printing manager example 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.
Implement Photoshop scripts for a high-volume work-flow.
Operate xerox machine, oversize laminator, cutting machine.

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.

Printing manager vs process operator skills

Common printing manager skills

Customer Service, 20%
Digital Print, 8%
Direct Reports, 7%
Adobe Photoshop, 5%
Graphic Design, 4%
Print Production, 4%

Common process operator skills

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