Operations Lead Jobs in California

Operations Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in technology, logistics, retail, and healthcare operations, and openings at every level from team lead through senior operations lead. The largest hiring volumes concentrate in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers like Amazon, Apple, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep, ongoing operations workforces. Supply chain optimization, process improvement, and multi-site operations management are the most sought-after specialties across California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles383+
Top employerOpenAI
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring105
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CooperSurgical
Sales Operations Lead
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CooperSurgical
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Sales Operations Lead
CooperSurgical
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Business Operations
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Google
Executive Office Strategy and Operations Lead
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Google
Added 5d ago
Executive Office Strategy and Operations Lead
Google
San Bruno, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Strategy
Project Management
Program Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$152k - $222k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Vercel
Partner Operations Lead
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Added 6d ago
Partner Operations Lead
Vercel
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Project Management
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$210k/yr
On-Site
None

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TikTok
Product Solutions & Operations Lead
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TikTok
Added 6d ago
Product Solutions & Operations Lead
TikTok
San Jose, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Marketing
Product Management
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$384k/yr
On-Site
None

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OpenAI
Customer Education, Content & Systems Operations Lead
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OpenAI
Added 6d ago
Customer Education, Content & Systems Operations Lead
OpenAI
San Francisco, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$207k - $230k/yr
On-Site
None

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Operations Lead Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
85 jobs
Los Angeles
38 jobs
San Jose
23 jobs
Santa Clara
12 jobs
San Diego
10 jobs
Sunnyvale
10 jobs
Menlo Park
9 jobs
Fremont
7 jobs
Cupertino
6 jobs

Operations Lead Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • OpenAI
    OpenAI17
  • Google
    Google14
  • TikTok
    TikTok12
  • Apple
    Apple11
  • Alo
    Alo9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software93
  • Electronics & Hardware28
  • Science & Research24
  • Retail23
  • Food & Beverage18

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operations lead jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of experience leading operations teams or cross-functional projects
  • Demonstrated proficiency with operations software such as SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies strongly preferred
  • Ability to manage vendor relationships, budgets, and compliance in a California regulatory environment
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating across distributed California-based teams and locations

Operations Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operations lead in California?

Most operations lead roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or a related discipline. California does not issue a state license for this role, but employers in regulated industries such as healthcare or food and beverage may require additional industry-specific certifications. Building experience through analyst, coordinator, or supervisor roles at California-based companies, then demonstrating measurable process improvements, is the most reliable path to a lead-level position.

How much do operations leads make in California?

Operations leads in California earn a median of about $124,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,370 for the lowest 10% to over $293,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire operations leads in California?

Employers hiring operations leads in California right now include OpenAI, Google, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major distribution centers, and large healthcare systems means operations lead roles appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most operations lead jobs?

The cities with the most operations lead openings in California are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose. The distribution reflects California's economic geography: the Bay Area draws heavily from technology and SaaS company headquarters, Los Angeles from entertainment, logistics, and consumer goods operations, and San Diego from defense contractors, biotech, and healthcare systems anchored in that region.

Are there remote operations lead jobs in California?

Yes, though availability depends heavily on the industry. About 18% of operations lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the highest share in technology and software companies where operations work centers on systems, data, and process management rather than physical site oversight. Roles in manufacturing, logistics, and retail operations are almost always on-site.

How can I get hired as a operations lead in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an operations coordinator or associate role at a California employer, then building a record of process improvements and cross-team project ownership. Large California-based retailers, third-party logistics providers, and technology companies regularly hire operations associates as the starting point for the lead track. Earning a Lean or project management credential and contributing to measurable efficiency gains are the factors that most reliably accelerate promotion to a lead title.

Where can I find and apply to operations lead jobs in California?

You can find and apply to operations lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each opening without creating an account or signing up.

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