Production Manager Jobs in California

A Production Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and similar places. Their duties include planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced efficiently and that the right amount of products are of good quality and cost-effective. They work with other team members to implement the company's policies and goals, monitor production standards, and implement quality-control programs. They also play a key role in the maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working condition for optimal productivity.

Key skills and qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, experience in a similar leadership role, strong understanding of industry and market trends, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Production Manager, one could have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Operations Manager.

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Production Supervisor - Grind, Stock Yards

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 15 days ago

Work with Food Safety & Quality Assurance to maintain good manufacturing practices, meet HACCP and OSHA requirements and maintain all USDA standards....

Oakley - Production Supervisor

  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Foothill Ranch, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience Pay Range: 76,050.65 - 95,853.27 Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage...

Production Coordinator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Working at Ruti, Inc.: RUTI, Inc. / www.Ruti.com is a rapidly expanding women's luxury brand with retail locations in some of the hottest shopping destinations on the west coast and a growing...

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

  • Vacaville, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and lean manufacturing. Understanding of managing Profit and Loss (P&L). Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain....

Senior Production Coordinator

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 11 hours ago

About the Team: Supply Chain at Relativity encompasses direct supply management for all Terran-R parts and materials and materials management. Put simply, we own the value chain from...

Truss Production Supervisor

  • Patterson, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Patterson, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Youll help our Production Manager oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and drive efficiency in producing top-tier trusses....

Cannabis manufacturing floor manager

  • McKinleyville, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • McKinleyville, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Hiring a detail oriented individual with experience working in licensed cannabis industry. Must have experience and must be proficient using a computer and spreadsheets Duties and...

Sr. Manager, Production

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 23 hours ago

manufacturing principles Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production Able to...

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards...

Production Coordinator

  • Carson, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 1 day ago

Production Coordinator Job Description The Production Coordinator acts as the liaison between production planning and manufacturing line personnel to ensure material requirements are met....

Production Supervisor, V-BAT

  • Campbell, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Campbell, CA
  • 1 day ago

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions....

Fabrication Production Supervisor - Level 3

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing principals to solve problems....

Production Supervisor

  • Turlock, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Turlock, CA
  • 2 days ago

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and...

Production Supervisor

  • Crestline, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestline, CA
  • 3 days ago

Production Supervisor Crestline, OH, United States (On-site) BE THE FIRST TO APPLY JOB DESCRIPTION Overview: As the Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and...

Production Coordinator

  • Pomona, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 3 days ago

Production Coordinator Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
18.0%
Master's Degree
17.3%
Associate's Degree
10.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in California
1-2 years
28.4%
4-6 years
21.2%
10+ years
13.2%
2-4 years
13.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
None
7.5%
Less than 1 year
5.5%
8-10 years
1.2%



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