Job Title: Production Director Location: Ferndale / Southeast Michigan Compensation: Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (based on experience) Performance Bonus: Up to $6,000 annually, paid quarterly, based on key production metrics

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Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

Aaron’s Estate Sales is a fast-paced, service-driven company that specializes in residential estate sales, high-end auctions, and online resale across Metro Detroit and beyond. With thousands of projects completed, we’re known for our professional standards, reliable execution, and strong results for our clients. Our Core Values: We are transparent, accountable, results-oriented, disciplined, aligned, and inspirational in everything we do.

Our Production Division is where it all comes together — and we’re looking for a Production Director to help lead and coordinate that work.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position. As Production Director, you’ll be responsible for organizing and moving every job forward — ensuring estate sales, auctions, deliveries, and online sales are completed on time, on budget, and to company standards.

You’ll oversee and drive results in our Production Division, which includes:

Client & Production Services Estate Sale Delivery Block Auction House Online Sales

This role is about bringing structure, pace, and accountability to the part of the business that produces the work we’re hired to do. You’ll lead a team across departments, locations, and timelines — working closely with other leaders to keep everything on track.

Valuable Final Product (FVP)

A well-organized, deadline-driven production division that consistently delivers completed projects on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality — supporting the financial growth and reputation of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage 25+ staff across multiple departments and job types Oversee day-to-day production activity, ensuring projects stay on schedule Build and maintain systems that support smooth, repeatable operations Set and monitor timelines, staffing, and workload distribution Identify and remove bottlenecks or breakdowns in the flow of work Coordinate with Sales, Admin, and Logistics for proper job handoffs Ensure clear expectations, consistent follow-through, and accountability Learn the full scope of roles and responsibilities under your division Track key metrics and KPIs to maintain performance and quality

You’re a Strong Candidate If You…

Have experience managing operations or production in a fast-moving, service-based business Know how to prioritize, delegate, and adapt in dynamic environments Lead with clarity, communication, and consistency — not ego Understand systems and workflows, and how to make them better Are comfortable being in the field or behind the scenes — wherever you’re most needed Are tech-proficient and comfortable with project tools, spreadsheets, and CRMs Can hold people to standards while building trust and support Prefer to solve problems rather than sidestep them

What You’ll Need

5+ years of experience in production, project management, or operations leadership Experience leading multiple departments, jobs, or locations at once Familiarity with scheduling, staffing, and systems management Solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and tools like ClickUp, Asana, or Trello

This Role May Not Be the Right Fit If You…

Struggle with following or improving structured systems Prefer to lead from a distance rather than understanding the day-to-day work Get easily overwhelmed by shifting priorities or timelines Aren’t comfortable with data, KPIs, or performance benchmarks Aren’t open to feedback or ongoing learning

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (based on experience) Performance Bonus: Up to $6,000 annually, paid quarterly, based on key production metrics: Timely project completion Labor cost management Positive client review percentage

Additional Benefits:

Paid Training & Seminars: Including leadership development, industry events, and job-related travel Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Vision Coverage Dental Coverage

Ready to lead with purpose and move great work forward? Apply Now send your resume to: Aaron@aaronsestatesales.com

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.