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Production Manager in Milwaukee, WI

Production Manager Job Description

Production managers oversee the production of and quality control for a wide variety of projects. They often supervise traffic coordinators and print buyers. In some cases, they may be responsible for managing a small design studio. This position requires excellent project management skills and knowledge of design software.

Typical production manager duties:

Planning projects and managing workflows and logistical coordinationNegotiating with vendors and controlling costsConducting press checks

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Salary for Production Manager in Milwaukee, WI
57423 - 80855
Low
57423
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
70813
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
80855
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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