Team Lead Jobs in California
Team Lead jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Amazon, Target, and Kaiser Permanente run large operations and hire team leads across retail, logistics, and healthcare. Demand is strongest for team leads in operations, customer service, and warehouse fulfillment, with openings at every level from first-time leads to senior shift supervisors. California is among the most active hiring markets in the country for this role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Operations Coordinator (Team Lead), 2nd shift, Injection Molding – Moorpark, CA
At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
We have an opportunity for a Operations Coordinator (Team Lead) to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will support team members on the line. Ensure that the line is running at constant pace. Responsible for improving the process through the implementation of the lean principles. Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost control.
You will:
- Ensure that the cell is set up correctly before the start of the shift and before every break.
- Monitor line for proper start-up.
- Verify that the team members are following standard work.
- Provide training, classes, tools, and skills for team members to be able to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure 100% completion of the schedules.
- Identify root cause and implement corrective actions for identified problems.
- Monitor quality of product to ensure compliance with established standards and product performance levels.
- Responsible to implement Lean principles in his/her department(s).
- Must be able to perform all the operations in his/her department(s) in Takt time.
- Fill in when team members must leave the line.
- Do repairs in and offline.
- Track production by filling out the hour-by-hour chart.
- Kaizen stations.
- Watch for and identify safety and ergonomic issues and get them fixed quickly. Conduct ergonomic exercises at start of shift.
- Train new team members.
- Assign work when the line is down for extended period of time.
- Measure, Monitor and Sustain Quality/Delivery/cost Metrics and 5-S.
- Maintain Kanban quantities.
- Recognize exemplary performance and address poor performance issues.
- Maintain time and attendance: (Kronos) as back-up to Shift Leader.
- Report production and scrap to Shift Leader
- Maintain 1st level data for Lean
Key Qualifications:
- Ability to create a highly effective team environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism
- Strong sense of business ethics
- Experience running team meetings
- PC literacy: Windows, Word, Lotus Notes, etc.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Able to lead team problem-solving efforts
- Ability to train other individuals
- Steel-toed footwear is required.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years’ experience
Language Skills:
- Bilingual (English – Spanish)
Position hours/shifts:
- 2nd shift: 2pm – 10:40pm (plus OT and weekends as needed)
Compensation:
The hourly pay for this role is $26.00 - $27.00/hour, DOE, plus 8% shift premium while working 2nd shift. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Caregivers leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
#INDPW
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
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Team Lead Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team lead jobs across California.
- Two or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a relevant California industry
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop direct reports toward performance goals
- Proficiency with scheduling, inventory, or workforce management software used in California operations
- Experience meeting California labor law compliance requirements including break and overtime rules
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across diverse, multilingual California teams
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, though not required for most California team lead roles
Team Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a team lead in California?
Most California employers promote team leads from within after an employee has demonstrated reliability and peer leadership on the floor or in the field. There is no state-issued license required to work as a team lead in most industries. Building experience in a frontline role, completing any internal leadership development programs an employer offers, and gaining familiarity with California-specific labor law basics will position you well for a first lead role.
Which companies hire team leads in California?
California team lead roles are posted by LensCrafters, Link Brokerages, and Sam's Club and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's large retail, logistics, and healthcare sectors mean hiring is spread across the state, with especially high volume in greater Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
Which California cities have the most team lead jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most team lead openings in California right now. Los Angeles and the Bay Area drive the highest volume because of their dense concentration of distribution centers, large retail chains, and major healthcare networks, while San Diego adds substantial openings through its defense contracting, biotech, and hospitality sectors.
Are there remote team lead jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since most team lead roles involve direct oversight of a physical team or worksite. About 39% of team lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most likely in customer service team lead and technical support team lead positions where the entire team operates virtually.
How can I get hired as a team lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is becoming a high-performing individual contributor at a large California employer and then stepping into a lead role during a vacancy or expansion. Amazon fulfillment centers, Target distribution hubs, and Kaiser Permanente sites across California all run internal leadership pipelines that elevate strong hourly workers. Moving from a senior associate, key holder, or shift specialist role is a common lateral step that opens the door without a prior title.
Where can I find and apply to team lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to team lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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