Production Lead Jobs in California
Production Lead jobs in California are among the most actively hired in the country, concentrated in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, consumer electronics assembly, and logistics operations. Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and the San Francisco Bay Area generate the heaviest volume of openings, with established employers like Amazon, Procter and Gamble, and Gallo Winery maintaining large California production operations. The most in-demand specialties are lean manufacturing, quality control oversight, and shift coordination for high-volume consumer goods lines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location:
Tustin, CA, US, 92780
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Requisition Number: 232898
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Lead to support the Rental Division. The Production Lead is responsible for assisting supervisors/managers in ensuring that productivity, department goals and quality standards are consistently met. Production Leads coordinate the work in a specific production area and are expected to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
Skills/Qualifications
Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Expectations
Must adhere to attendance policy.
Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
Must be willing to learn to use a computer/console to complete work activities.
Must be willing to frequently communicate with others to complete work activities.
Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Requires standing for most of a shift.
Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
Requires physical activity, including lifting and moving materials, for most of a shift.
Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; is trustworthy.
Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
Multi-Tasking: Manages, tracks, and attends to multiple pieces of information at the same time.
Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; is accountable for the completion of work tasks; leads a team to accomplish goals.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
The full selection process may include the following components:
- Application and resume review
- Interviews
- Job Tryout
Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $19.80 - $24.75/Hour. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Production Hourly
Organization: Rental
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 2nd Shift
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Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: 2nd Shift, Night
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production lead jobs across California.
- Minimum two to four years of hands-on production or manufacturing floor experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a crew of production workers during a shift
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methods
- Experience with production scheduling, output tracking, and meeting daily throughput targets
- Proficiency reading and interpreting work orders, bills of materials, and standard operating procedures
- Strong communication skills to relay quality and safety standards to frontline production staff
Production Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production lead in California?
Most production leads in California move up from line operator or technician roles after gaining floor experience in manufacturing, food processing, or warehouse operations. California does not issue a state license specific to production leads, but employers in regulated industries such as food manufacturing often require workers to hold Food Handler Cards issued through county environmental health departments. A high school diploma or equivalent is the typical education floor, and completing a California Community College certificate in manufacturing technology or industrial supervision gives candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire production leads in California?
California production lead roles are posted by Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Quince, and Anduril and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's dense concentration of food and beverage manufacturers, defense contractors, and large fulfillment centers means openings are distributed well beyond the major tech corridor.
Which California cities have the most production lead jobs?
Riverside, San Jose, and Los Angeles have the most production lead openings in California. The Inland Empire anchors a disproportionate share of listings because of its massive logistics and warehousing infrastructure, while Los Angeles draws openings from food processing, apparel manufacturing, and aerospace suppliers, and the Bay Area adds demand from consumer electronics and biotech production facilities.
Are there remote production lead jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Production lead work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring a physical presence on the manufacturing floor to supervise crew, monitor output, and enforce safety protocols. About 30% of production lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve production planning, scheduling coordination, or quality documentation roles rather than direct floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a production lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a production associate or line operator role first and demonstrating reliability and leadership potential on the floor. Large California employers such as food processors in the Central Valley and fulfillment centers across the Inland Empire regularly promote from within and often run formal lead development programs for high-performing operators. Earning a California county Food Handler Card or completing a manufacturing operations certificate through a California Community College system strengthens an application considerably before any supervisory title is within reach.
Where can I find and apply to production lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to production lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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