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 *

Champion operational excellence by leading Creative Services and Project Management. Ensure streamlined processes and effective resource allocation to deliver high-quality creative work efficiently wh...

4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $299K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data engineering strategies that drive innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with senior leaders to build scalable solutions, enhance AI capabilities, and delive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$68K - $102K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to ensure production efficiency, uphold safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of engagement and collaboration. Contribute to continuous impr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion project excellence in sanitary process design, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure budgets and timelines are met while fostering collaboration across teams in the brewery, fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer objectives in the sanitary process design build sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive successful outcomes a...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic supply chain improvements by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing capacity, and enhancing production flexibility. Utilize analytical skills to develop actionable insights and ens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Inspire and lead a multidisciplinary team in producing innovative visual content. Drive collaboration across departments to ensure creative and technical excellence while managing large-scale virtual...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $240K *

Transform the future of bulking operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of our workforce by leading strategic HR initiatives across multiple sites. Drive talent acquisition, performance management, and safety programs while fostering engagement and compli...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $174K *

Transform your career by leading innovative digital design initiatives. Oversee creative direction for visual content across platforms, collaborating with diverse teams to elevate brand presence and m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Deliver full project lifecycle management, ensuring timely, within-budget software and hardware project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer satisfaction across var...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Oversee cross-functional teams while managing risks and resources in a dynamic envir...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $104K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in manufacturing. Lead and develop a dynamic workforce while optimizing production performance and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $145K *

Lead and manage complex facility engineering projects, ensuring all aspects from coordination to completion meet requirements while collaborating with design teams and clients. Travel for project over...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by overseeing performance and strategy for multiple client accounts, customizing processes to meet unique needs, and leading teams to drive results through expert communication and in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Oversee and optimize performance media campaigns, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and innovate solutions tailored to client needs while d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Drive impactful client relationships and campaign performance as a Director, overseeing execution and optimization across multiple platforms. Lead teams, innovate solutions, and ensure client satisfac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing client campaigns and driving performance. As a leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee execution, and innovate solutions while mentoring your team to ac...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

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

$80K *

Drive production excellence by supervising a dynamic team, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently met while cultivating a high-performance culture...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $89K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic Production team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of excellence and compliance in a fast-paced environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $89K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic production team, ensuring safety and productivity while meeting quality standards. Oversee operations and drive team performance in a fast-paced environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $89K *

Optimize production flow and safety by leading a dynamic team. Drive daily performance metrics, ensure compliance with regulations, and uphold a commitment to quality in a hands-on management role foc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$239K - $359K *

Transform engineering execution by leading cross-functional teams to enhance delivery speed, quality, and reliability. Drive strategic alignment and operational excellence across technology investment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.