Division Manager Jobs in California

A Division Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of a specific division within the organization. They monitor the production process, set production goals, establish policies and procedures, and ensure these are followed. Moreover, they are responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining a high level of quality in all products. They also play a vital role in strategic planning, coordinating with other division managers, and reporting to higher management.

For a successful career as a Division Manager, an individual must possess excellent leadership and communication skills, decision-making ability, and a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process. They should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree or professional certification like Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) can be beneficial. Prior roles that can lead to this position include Production Supervisor, Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

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Senior Operations Manager

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 3 hours ago

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. The Air Hub Senior Operations Manager has...

Operations Manager

  • Orange, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Operations Manager Precision Manufacturing | Hands-On Leadership Opportunity A well-established precision manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on, shop-floor-savvy Operations Manager to lead...

Operations Manager (Salary Range $115K-$145K) Job

  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 based on experience/qualifications Job Summary Position reports directly to Torrance Plant Manager, managing a team of between 20 and 30 employees including a Run...

Operations Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago

Operations Manager Santa Ana, CA 92705 Posted: 06/24/2025 Job Category: Accounting/Financial Job Number: 2131712 JOB DESCRIPTION Operations Manager We're seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to...

Title: Director, Manufacturing

  • Hercules, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hercules, CA
  • 2 days ago

Operational knowledge of LEAN, GMP manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other quality tools....

Supervisor, Manufacturing - VAS

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 2 days ago

Manufacturing) including 5S, standard work, work balance, and production flow....

Senior/Executive Director, Manufacturing - Assembly, Packaging, Warehouse (CVRM)

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we...

Senior/Executive Director, Manufacturing - Compounding, Filling, Inspection (CVRM)

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we...

CA Center Operations Manager II

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 3 days ago

How to Maximize your opportunity to do rewarding work, your future leadership potential, and your career growth? Join an industry leader. [Become one, too!] Want to be a part of something...

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

About Beta Bionics Beta Bionics, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to bringing innovative type 1 diabetes management solutions to the many, not the few. We are committed to bringing...

Director Of Manufacturing

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 4 days ago

-Lean manufacturing and CI training and experience preferred. -Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs This position must meet export control compliance requirements....

Senior Manager, Manufacturing and Operations

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Reliability Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field,...

Operations Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Angeles (Zip code 90039) Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement Preffered Qualifications: Master's Degree Aerospace industry experienced Position Criteria: Knowledge of Lean...

Business Unit Manager - Military Flight Controls Division

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a...

Manufacturing Operations Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

There's a Place for You at OneSource Distributors A career at OneSource is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real...

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Salary for Division Manager Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Division Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
18.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Division Managers in California
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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