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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$100K - $114K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality standards and financial goals are...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading production teams, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive work environment and achiev...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $100K *

Lead and optimize production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while mentoring teams to achieve strategic objectives and operational exce...

Montmagny, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate property operations by leading a multifamily housing portfolio, driving excellence in maintenance, leasing, and resident services while ensuring financial performance and team development acro...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$230K - $345K *

Join a dynamic team leading production operations for a strategic defense program. Drive planning and execution from procurement to delivery while enhancing operational strategies and team mentorship...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $93K *

Shape the future of production management by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by originating and managing commercial mortgage and equity investments across Southern California and Las Vegas. Collaborate with a dynamic team to evaluate opportunities and drive st...

Newport Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in commercial mortgage and equity investments. You'll source, underwrite, and manage loans while building relationships across Southern California and Las Vegas, cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $125K *

Manage manufacturing operations and lead a team to optimize production efficiency, ensuring quality and timely delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative w...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead and optimize production operations by fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Manage teams effectively while ensuring cost-efficient practices and high-quality output in alignme...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the technical production of live events, ensuring high-quality audio, video, and lighting. Oversee planning and execution, mentor team members, and collaborate with creative teams to enhance prod...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $95K *

Shape the future of creative production by managing logistics for photo, video, and brand initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless execution, from planning to delivery, while maintaining...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Manage the logistics of creative productions, ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into reality while maintaining organi...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Drive production excellence by supervising operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. Lead a team with integrity, fostering employee development and maintaining operationa...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production operations in the building products industry. Oversee material shipments, manage staff, and ensure efficient service delivery while maintaining hi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Transform creative visions into tangible assets by managing the entire production lifecycle. Oversee timelines, quality control, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered on-brand, on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Transform production operations by leading a team to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and engagement in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate production excellence by leading complex client programs, ensuring strategic delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency across multi-million-dollar initiatives and diverse marke...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client experiences by leading production strategy and execution across multi-million-dollar programs. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure client satisfactio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful event experiences by leading technical strategy and execution. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless production from concept to completion, while mentoring staff and op...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by leading media delivery initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic media env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of Live Production by providing strategic leadership, driving operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams. Influence large-scale operations and foster partnerships th...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $110K *

Take ownership of project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring financial success and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams, manage client expectations, control project scope, and communica...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate production operations by leading teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while developing future leaders and ensuring alignment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution and bid preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage costs and deadlines while fostering customer satisfaction and mentoring staff...

Delta, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

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.