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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$110K - $130K *

Transform digital media strategies by leading client engagements, optimizing retail media, and enhancing in-house capabilities. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful campaigns and drive measurab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the creative vision by managing client commercial productions across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality output and effective collaboration between clients and sales teams to achieve advert...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production planning and control. Lead efforts in scheduling, capacity management, and collaboration with operations to ensure on-time delivery and efficient...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Engage with key accounts to drive business strategy and growth. Lead pre/post-sales initiatives, foster customer relationships, and align technical roadmaps for mutual success. Collaborate with teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $215K *

Help us foster connectivity across teams to optimize talent operations and enhance organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with leadership to manage resources, support internal mobility, and drive o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing innovative marketing strategies for US auctions, ensuring alignment with global campaigns while driving engagement and visibility across multiple channels and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform marketing strategies to elevate auction visibility and success. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful campaigns, manage assets, and optimize lead generation for a dynamic auction cal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production control processes, ensuring on-time delivery and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance customer demand, material availability, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies and team dynamics, driving growth and brand awareness across diverse business units while aligning with strategic objectives and fostering collabor...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading creative and digital strategies that elevate brand presence and engagement. Collaborate across teams to produce compelling content and campaigns that resonate with diverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Shape the creative and digital landscape by leading innovative marketing strategies, managing content production, and enhancing brand presence across multiple channels. Collaborate with teams to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $211K *

Elevate creative excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team to develop scalable brand strategies and high-quality marketing assets across global markets, ensuring efficiency and consistency while...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $155K *

Innovate operations management by leading a 24/7 production facility, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in processes while developing high-performing teams to meet and exceed customer expectati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in technical execution and integrity across defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-capable solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance obje...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate agency operations by creating clarity across complex accounts, anticipating risks, and enabling senior communicators to excel. Partner with leadership to build systems that drive exceptional c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality while meeting customer demands. Drive performance through effective team management and strategic planning in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to operational excellence by managing production teams, setting goals, and driving quality and improvement initiatives. Ensure resource allocation aligns with performance metrics in a dynam...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by overseeing 3D design excellence across diverse projects. Lead a talented team to create immersive branded experiences, ensuring quality and innovation from concept to execution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in 3D design excellence, overseeing innovative projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with a talented team to create immersive branded experiences while ensuring quality and c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive 3D design excellence across diverse projects, ensuring high-quality execution from concept to delivery. Lead a talented team, innovate design solutions, and elevate client experiences through im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Optimize 3D design excellence across diverse projects, leading a creative team to elevate brand experiences through innovative concepts and meticulous execution, ensuring quality and client satisfacti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Lead and inspire a second shift manufacturing team by overseeing operations, ensuring quality products, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability, while making independent decisions to opti...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $185K *

Lead our design team to elevate brand narratives through innovative storytelling, trend leadership, and creative excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to inspire and drive strategic initiatives t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead preconstruction services for complex projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and excellence. Oversee budgeting, estimating, and risk management while mentoring teams to deliver high-qualit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in a fast-paced environment. Lead and develop staff while maintaining safety standards and driving continuous...

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  •   Less than 5 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.