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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$76K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production schedules, balancing customer demand and capacity while ensuring material availability and efficient operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading CAD production for multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with engineers and designers to create high-quality digital deliverables while ensuring compliance with indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $210K *

Engage as the senior creative leader, ensuring top-tier quality and performance across all creative outputs. Drive a culture of testing and learning while fostering strong client relationships and lea...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Manage and elevate construction projects from handoff to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality assurance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes while leading...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality output, and driving operational excellence. Lead a diverse team while collaborating across departments to meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$122K - $138K *

Execute production strategies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a high-performance team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while managing budgets and employee development i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $205K *

Lead year-round production readiness and seasonal execution for tomato processing. Drive operational performance, coach supervisors, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting the Venue Director in managing eight luxury amenity spaces, ensuring top-tier service and consistency while enhancing tenant experiences across all locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $200K *

Lead the overall management of a high-performing market, driving operational excellence and inspiring teams to exceed performance targets while ensuring top-tier customer service and strategic growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and leadership. Drive performance, inspire teams, and exceed industry standards while managing a top-tier market territory with a focus on custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $225K *

Launch a transformative approach to supply chain management, driving alignment and continuous improvement across multiple business units to achieve measurable efficiency and cost savings. Collaborate...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $115K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment. Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while optimizing processes and fostering a cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $170K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading a dedicated engineering team, implementing data-driven methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive the voice of two brands by creating cohesive content strategies that influence the market. Own all aspects of campaigns, collaborating across teams to build narrative, measure...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining brand narratives and content strategies for two innovative platforms, directly shaping marketing efforts and pipeline building, while overseeing creator partnerships and co...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate brand presence by leading content strategy across multiple channels, focusing on growth and accountability. Champion creative direction while fostering partnerships, driving engagement, and co...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate operational success by leading manufacturing strategies, optimizing processes, and overseeing teams to achieve quality, cost, and service goals. Collaborate effectively across departments t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading mechanical operations in mining. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability, mentor staff, and drive business growth across surface and underground projec...

Osoyoos, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and employee engagement. Lead plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your creative vision by leading artistic direction from concept to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and maintain a cohesive artistic vision, ensuring quality and innovation...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $111K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive continuous improvement through lean principles while fostering a culture of engagement and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Transform production efficiency by leading supervisors across departments to ensure quality, cost-effective manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement and foster a motivated workforce to meet product...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $83K *

Oversee production operations and lead a team of up to 35 employees, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement and effective communication bet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $200K *

Champion enterprise maintenance strategy and reliability across manufacturing operations. Drive improvements in equipment uptime, asset management, and preventive maintenance practices while collabora...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing teams to achieve operational excellence and financial goals. Drive people development and resource mobilization while adapting strategies to meet evolving challenges in a d...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.