Explore Production Manager Jobs

Production Managers lead the people, processes, and resources that turn plans into products. Browse vetted Production Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, and find roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

What Does a Production Manager Do?

Production Managers oversee day-to-day production, coordinate teams and schedules, and help ensure that operations meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets. Depending on the organization, they may manage a facility, production line, shift, or broader manufacturing operation. They work across departments—including supply chain, engineering, maintenance, and quality—to resolve issues and improve performance.

Production Manager Responsibilities

Common responsibilities include developing production plans, monitoring output and key performance indicators, managing staffing and budgets, and maintaining compliance with workplace and industry standards. Production Managers may also identify bottlenecks, lead continuous-improvement initiatives, and communicate results and risks to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in manufacturing or operations leadership, along with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of production planning, quality systems, safety practices, lean methods, and relevant technologies can be valuable. Requirements vary by industry and employer; some roles prefer a degree or professional credentials, while others emphasize hands-on experience and a record of results.

Find Your Next Production Leadership Role

Production Manager opportunities can span industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial equipment. Use Ladders to explore vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and identify openings that fit your expertise.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$90K - $110K *

Manage project performance and execution, ensuring timely delivery and financial success. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving infras...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by managing performance, schedules, and financials. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe execution and effective problem-solving while maintaining strong relationships with s...

Aurora, CORemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Optimize automation initiatives to enhance business efficiency organization-wide. Collaborate with RPA specialists and stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and drive measurable im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at driving automation initiatives that generate measurable business value. Collaborate with RPA specialists and business leaders to optimize solutions and enhance operational effic...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing custom automation projects from design to delivery. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial results while navigating complex pr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in risk management by leading a team of analysts, overseeing risk assessments, and enhancing portfolio delivery through strategic project management and AI integration, en...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $125K *

Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform client engagements by leading cross-functional teams to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards throug...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine revenue operations by leading the design and execution of systems and processes that enhance sales performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows, improve data visibility...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer compliance excellence by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to global regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage vendor programs, and drive strategic...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Shape your career by leading projects in power system planning. Collaborate with clients to navigate regulatory challenges and enhance energy strategies, while managing teams and driving innovative so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and execution of large-scale data centers, managing complex projects from initiation to construction. Oversee integrated schedules and governance, ensuring accountability while enabli...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the strategy and execution of trade shows and events, driving lead generation and brand awareness. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to create impa...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $150K *

Champion innovative finance solutions by owning core accounting operations, driving automation, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to build a scalable finance function that su...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning product areas from discovery to launch. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to transform insights into impactful solutions, driving measurable outcomes...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and effective resource utilization while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. Empower te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $115K *

Drive enterprise-scale automation solutions by designing, building, and optimizing integrations within Adobe Workfront Fusion. Collaborate effectively to enhance operational processes and deliver user...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining ERP integration by leading the design and deployment of secure, scalable solutions connecting SAP S/4HANA with diverse systems, enhancing operational reliability and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget. Drive collaboration across teams while maintaining high standards for project delivery and sta...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Oversee compliance and risk management for renewable energy projects, guiding a small team to ensure timely reporting and adherence to NERC standards while enhancing client relationships and driving p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $220K *

Champion safety and environmental excellence by leading EHS strategies across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a proactive culture of safety and sustainabil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex genomic data into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, driving engagement across diverse channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end production planning and lifecycle of advanced aerial sensors and drone payloads, ensuring seamless execution from design to deployment while driving cross-team collaboration and...

Mountain View, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Production Manager do?question toggle

    A Production Manager oversees production teams and operations, coordinating schedules, resources, quality, safety, and output to help meet business goals.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Production Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for operations or manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with production planning, quality, and safety. Some roles may require a degree or specific industry experience.

  • Which industries hire Production Managers?question toggle

    Production Managers work across manufacturing and related sectors, including food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, industrial equipment, and other production-focused industries.

  • How much do Production Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Production Manager role varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility.

  • What skills help Production Managers succeed?question toggle

    Useful skills include team leadership, production planning, performance analysis, continuous improvement, quality management, safety awareness, and cross-functional communication.