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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$150K - $180K *

Advance the integration of Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testability in hardware platforms, leading collaborative teams to optimize designs, enhance product quality, and accelerate market de...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $185K *

Transform client communications through innovative design leadership, ensuring excellence in planning and execution. Collaborate with teams to deliver culturally relevant, effective strategies that en...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $154K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production in switchgear manufacturing. Drive safety, quality, and productivity across multiple product lines while mentoring high-performing teams in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading a dynamic sales team, managing key agency relationships, and driving strategic initiatives to exceed fiscal objectives while fostering innovation and collaboration across...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the redesign and implementation of employee onboarding processes, leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle while ensuring alignment and continuous improvement in a complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Optimize operational efficiency across multiple campuses, ensuring compliance and support for high-quality teaching. Lead diverse teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing plant reliability and efficiency by managing maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while overseeing a skilled team...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex projects, managing detailing teams and vendor relations. Ensure efficient operations from estimation to completion while fostering customer satisfaction and profitability in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Drive strategic account management and integrated marketing initiatives while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and identify growth opportunities, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative transit solutions by leading technical teams and project design for large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Drive successful outcomes across all project phases while ensuring compl...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$159K - $265K *

Take ownership of the product strategy for a leading sports website, driving innovation and team success while collaborating across design and engineering. Lead, mentor, and develop product managers t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural projects. Oversee project financial performance, manage teams, and ensure effective communication from inception to completion whil...

Yesterday

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

$71K - $89K *

Shape the future of production by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety and quality standards while optimizing workflow and resources to meet daily production goals in a fast-paced environment...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Oversee and direct intricate restoration and construction projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance from lead generation through project completion while collaborating with va...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Oversee client-facing projects in emergency services, managing estimation, execution, and financial performance. Collaborate with teams for successful project completion while cultivating strong relat...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance device production efficiency, manage resources, and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with commercial, engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading lean initiatives and coaching teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with management to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement across all...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $169K *

Advance your career by leading a dedicated manufacturing team in the production of innovative medical devices. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $169K *

Lead daily operations in manufacturing laser-based medical devices. Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform production planning by ensuring timely delivery and optimizing inventory flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, material flow, and production orders, driving effi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Transform accounting leadership by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across multiple business clusters while partnering with key stakeholders to enhance fina...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $85K *

Optimize production schedules and inventory management to meet customer delivery commitments. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced...

Today

  •   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.