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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Production Control Planner
Join Applied Aerospace and Defense and play a key role in building mission-critical aerospace systems that support military and commercial customers worldwide. As a Production Control Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations—keeping production moving, staying ahead of potential bottlenecks, and helping ensure our high-performance aerospace components are delivered on time, every time.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves solving problems, coordinating fast-moving priorities, and working in a dynamic production environment. If you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly—this is the place for you.
What You’ll Do
You’ll own the planning and scheduling process for assigned part numbers, ensuring materials, tooling, and production capacity come together seamlessly. You’ll collaborate across multiple teams—manufacturing, supply chain, fulfillment, customer service, and more—to drive schedule execution, resolve shortages, prevent delays, and support on-time customer delivery.
You will coordinate material flow, monitor supply-and-demand alignment, oversee corrective actions, and maintain accurate traceability throughout the manufacturing process. You’ll analyze production performance and data to identify opportunities to improve inventory levels, strengthen customer service, and reduce cost. Your work directly impacts production efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
Pay Range: $70,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience
- Managing scheduling activities through the advanced planning system
- Identifying and responding to material issues and shortages
- Coordinating outside processing and hardware delivery
- Monitoring corrective actions and schedule execution
- Driving alignment between demand, supply, capacity, and tooling availability
- Communicating across departments and shifts to resolve bottlenecks
- Ensuring accurate work orders, traceability, and documentation
- Supporting continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Ensuring timely shipments and full production schedule realization
- Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of aerospace production planning experience
- Experience in production control, planning, sourcing, or materials management
- Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP planning systems
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Excellent analytical abilities and comfort with Excel/spreadsheets
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- At least one year working with ERP planning tools
Physical Requirements
This role requires regular sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing, reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment
You’ll work in a production environment that supports the manufacturing of aerospace components. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Requirements
U.S. work authorization is required. Applied Aerospace and Defense does not sponsor employment visas for this position. All employees must meet company and DoD security requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.
This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization. For more information, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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- Electronics & Hardware
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, Takt Engineering, and Kay & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Costa Mesa, Fremont, and Lathrop 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 September 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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