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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$115K - $130K *

Drive integrated marketing strategies that elevate cinema as a premium platform, collaborating across teams to create innovative, revenue-generating solutions and compelling narratives that resonate w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in innovative design strategies that elevate brand experiences across digital, print, and emerging technologies. Inspire teams to push creative boundaries while ensuring user-centered...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing SaaS products on AWS, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization while overseeing a dedicated team. Drive innovation a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading end-to-end management of client-facing AWS SaaS products, ensuring security, compliance, and optimization while directly engaging in architecture and support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing and securing our AWS-hosted SaaS platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take on hands-on leadership in architecture, operations, and product reliabi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive the management, operation, and security of client-facing SaaS products hosted on AWS. Be a hands-on leader, ensuring platform performance, compliance, and continuous product improvement while su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $87K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by leading a dynamic team to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development in a fast-pac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $270K *

Lead and innovate within the enterprise agent platform space, defining strategy, making key technology decisions, and building a high-performing team to deliver impactful AI solutions rapidly and effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $117K *

Transform production efficiency by leading and developing teams, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate across departments to optimize operations and foster a positive work environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading post-sale projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability, client satisfaction, a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $176K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of designing and supporting broadcast production systems, ensuring seamless audio, video, and control operations for live and non-live shows in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $115K *

Lead the frontlist production team, managing 40-45 titles annually while coaching production managers. Collaborate with editorial and design teams to ensure high-quality standards and efficient workfl...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic production team, managing 40-45 titles annually across various children's formats. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure high-quality standards and effic...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead innovative video and virtual event production, driving executive communications and enhancing collaboration across teams. Oversee all aspects from planning to delivery, ensuring high-quality outc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a team of designers while providing technical expertise and training. Collaborate with project managers to ensure quality and efficiency in design work, and represent the firm in profe...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $134K *

Lead a dynamic team in a luxury retail environment, driving sales and enhancing client experiences. Oversee merchandising, coaching, and strategic initiatives while ensuring operational excellence and...

Today

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

$131K - $207K *

Lead the charge in establishing high-volume production operations within a startup environment, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety while driving the facility to full-rate production of precision...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of innovative broadcast and video content from concept to final production. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, timelines, and budgets are met while navigating regulatory...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex industrial projects, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to drive accountability and success from preconst...

3 weeks ago

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

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

The Editorial Director at Loop Magazine will oversee the editorial vision and content development, focusing on luxury lifestyle and nightlife in Los Angeles. This role requires a creative leader to gu...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of creating and executing a dynamic automation project portfolio, leading a skilled engineering team to successfully implement innovative automation solutions across multiple manufactur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer initiatives to lead advanced automation projects, crafting and guiding a skilled engineering team to enhance production across multiple sites while fostering collaboration and system optimizat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with a dedicated team to lead and execute a comprehensive automation project portfolio across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing efficiency and productivity through strategic initiatives...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.