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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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerLuxfer Gas Cylinders
Top cityRiverside, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type70% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Cintas
Production Lead - 2nd Shift
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Production Lead - 2nd Shift
Cintas
Tustin, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$19.8 - $24.75/hr
10,000+

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Altium Packaging
Production Lead
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Production Lead
Altium Packaging
Buena Park, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED

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Wineshipping, LLC
Lead, Production Support
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Lead, Production Support
Wineshipping, LLC
Vacaville, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$23 - $24/hr
Forklift Certification
501-1,000

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SMC
Production Lead
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Production Lead
SMC
Santa Rosa, California
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$25 - $29/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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PLZ Corp
Production Line Lead - Ist Shift
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PLZ Corp
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Production Line Lead - Ist Shift
PLZ Corp
Riverside, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$20 - $35/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Production Lead Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Riverside
4 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Los Angeles
3 jobs
Cypress
2 jobs
Ontario
2 jobs
Costa Mesa
2 jobs
Long Beach
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
Santa Fe Springs
2 jobs

Production Lead Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Luxfer Gas Cylinders3 open roles
Quince
Quince2 open roles
Anduril
Anduril2 open roles

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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