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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.

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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.