Production Control Manager Jobs in California

Production Control Manager jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer goods, with openings at every level from entry-level production coordinator to senior supply chain leadership. The busiest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where employers like Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Jabil maintain large California operations. Candidates with ERP proficiency and experience in lean manufacturing or MRP systems are consistently the most sought after. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerTesla
Top cityPalmdale, CA
Cities hiring16
Work type100% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Raytheon
Senior Manager, Production Control
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Raytheon
New 13h ago
Senior Manager, Production Control
Raytheon
El Segundo, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Sales
$146k - $277k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Precision CastParts
Senior Production Control Planner
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Precision CastParts
New 21h ago
Senior Production Control Planner
Precision CastParts
Valencia, California
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$96k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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Kay & Associates, Inc.
Production Control Clerk
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Kay & Associates, Inc.
Added 2d ago
Production Control Clerk
Kay & Associates, Inc.
Coronado, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Tesla
Manager, Production Control, Mobile Equipment & Fabrication
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Tesla
Added 1w ago
Manager, Production Control, Mobile Equipment & Fabrication
Tesla
Fremont, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$152k - $228k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Pegasus Support Services, LLC
Production Control Clerk - CBP Facilities - San Diego, CA
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Pegasus Support Services, LLC
Added 1w ago
Production Control Clerk - CBP Facilities - San Diego, CA
Pegasus Support Services, LLC
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Production Control Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Palmdale
2 jobs
El Segundo
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Arcata
1 job
Goleta
1 job
Fontana
1 job
Fremont
1 job
Lathrop
1 job
Coronado
1 job

Production Control Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Tesla
Tesla2 open roles
Raytheon
Raytheon2 open roles
Apex Technology
Apex Technology2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Telecommunications
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production control manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Three or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, MRP, and just-in-time production principles
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with engineering, procurement, and operations teams
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many California aerospace and electronics employers

Production Control Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production control manager in California?

Most production control managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations management, or a closely related field. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers in aerospace and defense often expect APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. Building experience in production planning, scheduling coordinator, or materials analyst roles at California manufacturers is the most direct path to a management position.

How much do production control managers make in California?

Production control managers in California earn a median of about $132,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,950 for the lowest 10% to over $222,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire production control managers in California?

Employers hiring production control managers in California right now include Tesla, Raytheon, and Apex Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers means steady hiring across both large systems integrators and their regional supplier networks.

Which California cities have the most production control manager jobs?

Palmdale, El Segundo, and Los Angeles have the most production control manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego drive the bulk of demand through their dense aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing bases, while the Bay Area adds significant volume through semiconductor and medical device companies headquartered or manufacturing in that region.

Are there remote production control manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Production control managers typically work on-site to coordinate directly with production floors, warehouses, and procurement teams, making full remote work uncommon. About 0% of production control manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be higher-level planning and scheduling coordination roles that can operate away from the factory floor.

How can I get hired as a production control manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a production planner, scheduling coordinator, or materials analyst role at a California manufacturer, then building toward management. Large California aerospace and defense employers like Northrop Grumman and L3Harris run rotational operations programs and hire new graduates into production planning teams. Earning an APICS CPIM certification early demonstrates commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge when competing against more experienced applicants.

Where can I find and apply to production control manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to production control manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across aerospace, manufacturing, medical devices, and electronics. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each one.

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