Customer Operations Manager Jobs in California
Customer Operations Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, e-commerce, financial services, and healthcare operations, with openings at every level from associate operations coordinator through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Amazon, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large customer-facing operations teams. The most in-demand specialties are CRM platform management, customer success operations, and contact center strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.
What's it like to work at Kinder's? Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work. Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it.
With over 100 products sold nationwide, we're now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We're not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.
As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.
How you'll have an impact at Kinder's:
As the Sr. Manager, Customer Operations, you will lead retail customer order execution and customer service processes from order receipt through delivery. You will develop the Customer Operations team, proactively manage service risks, and partner across Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory, Warehousing, Logistics and Finance to resolve issues, improve execution and support growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Operations & Order Management
- Own Customer Service processes for retail customers, including order receipt, entry, confirmation, changes and coordination through delivery.
- Lead the Customer Operations team to ensure accurate, timely order execution and proactive customer communication.
- Manage complex order and service escalations, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through through resolution.
- Monitor inventory availability, shortages and shipment risks; coordinate priorities with Planning, Inventory, Warehousing and Logistics.
Customer & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Build strong operational relationships with customers and serve as a key escalation point for service issues.
- Support Sales and Marketing with new item launches, customer programs, promotions and special projects on behalf of Operations.
- Proactively communicate risks and opportunities with Sales and Operations and lead cross-functional problem solving.
- Provide Operations and Supply Chain teams with customer insights that may impact inventory, capacity, production or distribution.
- Partner with Sales and Planning to understand upcoming customer needs, programs and future demand.
Performance, Improvement & Cost
- Monitor customer service performance, including order accuracy, fill rate, OTIF, deductions, fines/fees and other applicable measures.
- Review customer orders and recurring service issues to identify root causes, process improvements and optimization opportunities.
- Drive standard processes, SOPs, systems adoption and continuous improvement across Customer Operations.
- Identify opportunities to reduce freight, warehousing, deductions, fines/fees and other service-related costs.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop Customer Operations Managers, Analysts and/or other team members.
- Establish clear priorities, accountability and service standards while building team capability and bench strength.
- Create a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration and proactive problem solving.
What You Bring to the Table
- 7+ years of experience in Customer Operations, Customer Service, Order Management, Supply Chain or related functions; CPG or food experience preferred.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams.
- Strong understanding of order-to-delivery processes, inventory availability, transportation, warehousing and retailer requirements.
- Experience with ERP/order management systems, EDI and customer portals; SAP experience a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, problem solving and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Location and Travel:
The position will be based onsite in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.
Pay Transparency:
The expected starting salary range for this role is $160,000-$180,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:
- No two days here are the same.
- We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don't live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
- We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
- We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
- We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
- We aren't trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:
We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:
We believe great culture starts with people. We're a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.
WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:
Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at careers@kinders.com
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customer operations manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of experience managing customer-facing operations teams or workflows
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Zendesk, or ServiceNow
- Demonstrated ability to define and track customer service KPIs and SLA performance
- Experience leading cross-functional projects involving sales, support, and product teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting and stakeholder alignment
Customer Operations Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a customer operations manager in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related discipline combined with several years of hands-on experience in customer service, account management, or operations coordination. No state-issued license is required for the role. Candidates who build proficiency with CRM tools, earn a Lean Six Sigma certificate, or complete a project management certification tend to move into manager-level positions faster at California's larger tech and healthcare employers.
Which companies hire customer operations managers in California?
Employers hiring customer operations managers in California right now include AMD, Intuit, and Vozzcom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large health systems, and global e-commerce operations makes it one of the broadest hiring markets for this role in the country.
Which California cities have the most customer operations manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most customer operations manager openings in California. The Bay Area's density of technology and SaaS companies drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment, e-commerce, and financial services firms, and San Diego's biotech and defense contractors account for a steady stream of openings in that region.
Are there remote customer operations manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of customer operations manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on platform management, data analysis, and cross-team coordination rather than physical presence. Process design, CRM administration, and reporting functions are the parts of the job most consistently offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a customer operations manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a customer support specialist or operations coordinator role at a mid-size or enterprise California company, which builds the process knowledge and tool proficiency that hiring managers look for. Bay Area tech firms and Southern California e-commerce companies regularly hire associates into structured rotational or associate operations programs. A Salesforce Administrator certification or a CAPM credential from PMI gives candidates a concrete, recognized edge when competing against others with similar experience levels.
Where can I find and apply to customer operations manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to customer operations manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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