Production Specialist Jobs in California

Production Specialist jobs in California draw steady demand across entertainment and media production, food and beverage manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and aerospace, with openings at every level from entry-line operators to senior production leads. Los Angeles, San Jose, and Fresno rank among the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Warner Bros., Intel, and Gallo Winery that maintain ongoing production specialist headcount. The most sought-after specialties in California right now are digital media production, process manufacturing coordination, and quality-focused production oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerVast
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring17
Work type82% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Events & Content Production Specialist
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Events & Content Production Specialist
ARBUSA
Norco, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$72k - $78k/yr
On-Site

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Skechers
Visual Display Production - Project Management Specialist
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Visual Display Production - Project Management Specialist
Skechers
Hermosa Beach, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$71k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Vast
Media Production Specialist (Fixed Term)
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Media Production Specialist (Fixed Term)
Vast
Long Beach, California
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$53 - $75/hr
Bachelor's degree

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FH Packaging
Digital Print & Labeling Operation Specialist (Pre-press & Production)
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Digital Print & Labeling Operation Specialist (Pre-press & Production)
FH Packaging
Corona, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$24 - $30/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Production Specialist
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Production Specialist
ERIKS
Norwalk, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$22 - $25/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Production Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
3 jobs
Sacramento
3 jobs
Long Beach
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Norco
1 job
Corona
1 job
Goleta
1 job
Irvine
1 job
Marina
1 job

Production Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Vast
Vast2 open roles
NV5
NV51 open role
eBay
eBay1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

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

  • High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing technology or a related field
  • One or more years of hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to read and follow production schedules, work orders, and standard operating procedures
  • Proficiency with production tracking software or inventory management systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination

Production Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production specialist in California?

Most production specialist roles in California require at minimum a high school diploma, though an associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, communications, or a related field strengthens your candidacy significantly. California does not issue a single state license for the broad production specialist title, but roles in specific sectors carry additional requirements: food production roles may require a California Food Handler Card, while roles in regulated media or pharmaceutical manufacturing often require documented GMP training. Building a portfolio of completed production projects or earning an industry certification such as APICS CPIM can accelerate hiring.

Which companies hire production specialists in California?

California production specialist roles are posted by Vast, NV5, and eBay and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of entertainment studios, large-scale food processors, defense contractors, and tech hardware manufacturers means production specialist demand is distributed across industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most production specialist jobs?

San Jose, Sacramento, and Long Beach lead California for production specialist openings right now. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment studios, post-production houses, and consumer goods manufacturers, while San Jose and the broader Bay Area concentrate semiconductor and hardware production roles, and Fresno's strength reflects the Central Valley's large food and beverage processing industry.

Are there remote production specialist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Production specialist work is inherently tied to physical facilities, equipment, and production floors, so full remote arrangements are uncommon. About 18% of production specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in media production coordination, digital content production, or project-management-adjacent roles rather than hands-on manufacturing positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is a production associate or line technician role that feeds into the production specialist title. Large California food manufacturers such as those in the Central Valley and employers in the Los Angeles entertainment supply chain regularly hire entry-level production coordinators and operations assistants with no prior industry experience. Earning a California Food Handler Card, completing a community college manufacturing technology certificate through a California Community Colleges campus, or finishing a free GMP fundamentals course signals initiative and gives you an edge over other first-time applicants.

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

You can find and apply to production specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location within California, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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