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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About Interconnect Solutions Company (ISC)
Established in 1971, we began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft, lifesaving medical devices, weapon systems, inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & computer applications. Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.
About the Role:
The Production Lead oversees day-to-day production activities, organizing resources and executing the production schedule to ensure products are manufactured on time, to IPC-620 workmanship standards, and to customer requirements. The Lead trains, coaches, and develops team members; maintains accurate work order and traveler documentation in the ERP system; and promotes a safe, clean, FOD-free work environment. The role requires hands-on cable and harness assembly skills and the ability to identify and communicate opportunities to improve quality and efficiency, including through SQDIP boards
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads are responsible for organizing resources, executing production schedule, train and develop /coach team to ensure that the product is manufactured successfully
- Review and update production reports as required
- Perform proper work order transactions to reflect correct status with ERP system
- Verify traveler documentation for completeness and accuracy (part numbers, revs, quantities, etc.)
- Monitor that all assemblies follow IPC620 workmanship standards and customer requirements
- Ensure materials provided are free from physical damage or defects
- Maintain a clean and organized work area (FOD free)
- Ensure a safe working environment and report potential hazards
- Lead must be able to recommend and communicate strategies to improve quality and efficiency through the appropriate channels
- Communication of issues on SQDIP boards
- Additional duties may be assigned if required
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work hand tools, inspection and measuring equipment without limitations
- Can prepare cable (cut, de-jacket, strip)
- Hand crimping 8 AWG to 28 AWG using stamped and machine contacts
- Operate stripping machines, crimping machines, as well as other manual tools daily
- Ability to read assembly drawings and electrical schematics
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions as noted on work orders
- Good vision and hearing
- Basic understanding of IPC 620 standards
- Basic experience soldering
- Fully abide by ISC policies and procedures
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar role or manufacturing environment
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND SAFETY
- Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted. Beyond this will require the buddy system or lifting device
- Ability to stay on feet for prolonged periods of time and mobility to get around facility without limitations
- Achieve daily tasks which require repetitive use of hands and other body parts
- Learn and follow all safety requirements. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Report to work; healthy and not affected by alcohol, drugs, or other harmful influences
- Actively participate in safety improvement activities
- Report any unsafe practices by coworkers or contractors
- Immediately report all injuries and other safety incidents
SHIFT INFORMATION
1ST SHIFT: 6AM-2:30PM
2ND SHIFT: 3PM-11:30PM
WE ARE COMMITTED TO A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHICH WILL LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS IN SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES.
Export Control Requirements (ITAR): This position requires access to controlled technical data. In accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, applicants must be a “U.S. Person,” which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or otherwise be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
About Company:
About Interconnect Solutions Company (ISC)
Established in 1971, we began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft, lifesaving medical devices, weapon systems, inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & computer applications. Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.
About the Role:
The Production Lead oversees day-to-day production activities, organizing resources and executing the production schedule to ensure products are manufactured on time, to IPC-620 workmanship standards, and to customer requirements. The Lead trains, coaches, and develops team members; maintains accurate work order and traveler documentation in the ERP system; and promotes a safe, clean, FOD-free work environment. The role requires hands-on cable and harness assembly skills and the ability to identify and communicate opportunities to improve quality and efficiency, including through SQDIP boards
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads are responsible for organizing resources, executing production schedule, train and develop /coach team to ensure that the product is manufactured successfully
- Review and update production reports as required
- Perform proper work order transactions to reflect correct status with ERP system
- Verify traveler documentation for completeness and accuracy (part numbers, revs, quantities, etc.)
- Monitor that all assemblies follow IPC620 workmanship standards and customer requirements
- Ensure materials provided are free from physical damage or defects
- Maintain a clean and organized work area (FOD free)
- Ensure a safe working environment and report potential hazards
- Lead must be able to recommend and communicate strategies to improve quality and efficiency through the appropriate channels
- Communication of issues on SQDIP boards
- Additional duties may be assigned if required
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work hand tools, inspection and measuring equipment without limitations
- Can prepare cable (cut, de-jacket, strip)
- Hand crimping 8 AWG to 28 AWG using stamped and machine contacts
- Operate stripping machines, crimping machines, as well as other manual tools daily
- Ability to read assembly drawings and electrical schematics
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions as noted on work orders
- Good vision and hearing
- Basic understanding of IPC 620 standards
- Basic experience soldering
- Fully abide by ISC policies and procedures
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar role or manufacturing environment
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND SAFETY
- Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted. Beyond this will require the buddy system or lifting device
- Ability to stay on feet for prolonged periods of time and mobility to get around facility without limitations
- Achieve daily tasks which require repetitive use of hands and other body parts
- Learn and follow all safety requirements. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Report to work; healthy and not affected by alcohol, drugs, or other harmful influences
- Actively participate in safety improvement activities
- Report any unsafe practices by coworkers or contractors
- Immediately report all injuries and other safety incidents
SHIFT INFORMATION
1ST SHIFT: 6AM-2:30PM
2ND SHIFT: 3PM-11:30PM
WE ARE COMMITTED TO A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHICH WILL LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS IN SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES.
Export Control Requirements (ITAR): This position requires access to controlled technical data. In accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, applicants must be a “U.S. Person,” which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or otherwise be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
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Production Lead Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Food & Beverage
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 Anduril, B. Braun, and Fluidstack and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Irvine, Fremont, and Long Beach 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 17% of production lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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