Production Director Jobs

Explore Production Director jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Production directors lead the people, processes, and resources that turn business goals into high-quality products, content, or services. Depending on the industry, the role may focus on manufacturing, media, entertainment, or other production environments.

What Does a Production Director Do?

A Production Director oversees production strategy and day-to-day operations, coordinating teams and collaborating with leaders across functions. Common responsibilities include setting production plans, managing budgets and schedules, monitoring quality and output, improving workflows, and ensuring that operations meet safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. The exact scope varies by organization and industry.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial experience in production or operations leadership, along with a record of delivering results through cross-functional teams. Useful strengths include strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, process improvement, communication, and problem-solving. Industry-specific technical expertise, relevant education, and familiarity with applicable standards may also be important.

Production Director Salary and Job Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, company size, location, experience, and the scale of the role. Production Director opportunities listed on Ladders meet the site's $100,000-or-more salary threshold. Senior leaders may also receive incentives or other benefits, depending on the employer and position.

Find Production Director Opportunities

Search Ladders for Production Director jobs that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, and tailor your application to show how you have improved production performance, led teams, and delivered measurable outcomes.

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$90K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative video game production by coordinating voiceover and performance capture shoots, managing schedules, and ensuring cross-team collaboration to meet critical milestones effectively...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Engage with key enterprise clients, driving account growth and renewals. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction, while identifying opportunities...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading medium to large-scale projects in themed entertainment. Oversee budgets, schedules, and team performance while fostering client relationships and ensuring project succes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by leading teams in themed entertainment, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Drive creative solutions while ensuring alignment with business goals and comp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$102K - $128K *

Drive operational excellence in high-volume production, leading teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and achieve business objectives w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading production operations to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and develop future leaders in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and se...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $205K *

Elevate design as a strategic force, leading human-centered experiences that drive engagement and business outcomes. Inspire teams to innovate at the intersection of creativity and technology, shaping...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Champion innovative design solutions that drive business growth and enhance user experiences. Lead a talented team in creating human-centered designs, leveraging AI and technology to transform complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Lead the charge in transforming design into a strategic business driver, blending creativity with technology to create intuitive, human-centered experiences that drive engagement and loyalty across co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Shape the future of design by leading innovative, human-centered strategies that drive business outcomes and enhance user experiences through creativity and technology integration...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $205K *

Shape innovative design strategies that drive business outcomes and enhance user experiences. Lead a team in creating human-centered solutions, leveraging AI and technology to transform complex challe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in manufacturing processes. Oversee daily production operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous imp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading a production team to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive real-time decision-making and foster team development while ensuring adherence to food safety s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in executing production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and team development. Drive real-time decision-making and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic manu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate across departments to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform production operations by leading a dynamic team to deliver high-quality Battery Energy Storage Systems. Drive strategy, optimize processes, and instill a culture of safety and accountability...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing property operations through effective supervision of engineering projects, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety standards to ens...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $150K *

Champion integrated production by leading large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring talent. Ensure quality and feasibility while managing budgets and timelines to deliver e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Inspire operational excellence by leading a dynamic manufacturing team to achieve production goals, enhance quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by leading the manufacturing team to achieve production goals, enhance quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multi-site logistics operations, driving performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with site leaders and executives to foster a culture of accountability and conti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the creative vision by developing impactful designs for multiple restaurant brands across various channels, ensuring cohesive execution and brand integrity while collaborating with cross-function...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead production efforts, ensuring quality and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring staff and enhancing operational processes. Make a signific...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Production Director do?question toggle

    A Production Director leads production operations, teams, and resources. Typical work includes planning schedules, managing budgets, overseeing quality and output, improving processes, and coordinating with other departments. Responsibilities vary by industry.

  • What qualifications are needed for a Production Director job?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for significant production or operations experience, leadership ability, and strengths in planning, budgeting, process improvement, and communication. Some roles require specific technical expertise or industry credentials.

  • How much do Production Directors earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by industry, location, experience, and role scope. Production Director jobs featured on Ladders meet the site's $100,000-or-more salary threshold; review individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where do Production Directors work?question toggle

    Production Directors work across industries with production operations, including manufacturing, media, and entertainment. Their responsibilities depend on the organization and the type of products, content, or services it delivers.

  • How can I find Production Director jobs?question toggle

    Browse Production Director listings on Ladders and compare role responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation. Highlight relevant leadership experience and measurable production results in your application.