Production Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Production Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and similar places. Their duties include planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced efficiently and that the right amount of products are of good quality and cost-effective. They work with other team members to implement the company's policies and goals, monitor production standards, and implement quality-control programs. They also play a key role in the maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working condition for optimal productivity.

Key skills and qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, experience in a similar leadership role, strong understanding of industry and market trends, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Production Manager, one could have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Operations Manager.

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Production Team Lead

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge machinery and manufacturing? Do you enjoy leading teams while still getting hands-on with revolutionary technology? If you're...

Production Supervisor

  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Respect the Root is the beverage manufacturing and production arm of the MeloMelo Kava bars located throughout the Bay Area and greater California. Offering noble kava to the Bay Area since 2013....

Dairy Production Supervisor

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

A dairy manufacturing company in western Wisconsin is seeking two Production Supervisors (2nd and 3rd shifts) to join their leadership team and develop their management skills. This company is a...

Work From Home Principal Associate, Process Manager Servicing Backoffice Horizontal

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Work From Home Principal Associate, Process Manager Servicing Backoffice Horizontal As a Process Manager at Capital One, you will be part of a smart, talented team responsible for creating and...

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Manager, Process Manager - Customer Resiliency

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Manager, Process Manager - Customer Resiliency We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, process professional who excels in a team environment. This person will have excellent communication skills,...

Sr Print Production Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Print Production Manager is responsible for color management across multiple projects and substrates, providing technical expertise in the areas of offset, web, rotogravure, and flexographic printing...

Production Supervisor

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Experience in lean manufacturing....

Production Manager (Milk Plant) San Leandro, CA

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

As the Production Manager at our milk production facility, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from planning to execution....

Production Manager, Powertrain (Day Shift)

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

The Production Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to the production teams on all operational issues....

Process Manager, Sr. Associate (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Process Manager, Sr. Associate (Hybrid) As a Senior Associate Process Manager on the Enterprise Payments Strategy & Analytics team, you will be part of a highly collaborative, talented team...

Production Manager- Signs and Graphics

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Production Manager – Signage Industry Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for signage production and team management?...

Production Supervisor (Beverage Plant) Richmond, CA

  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago

What you will be doing As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the beverage production line, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently....

Principal Process Manager - US Card Customer Resiliency (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Principal Process Manager - US Card Customer Resiliency (Hybrid) As a Principal Process Manager, in US Card Customer Resiliency, you will be part of a talented team responsible for executing and...

Principal Associate, Process Manager (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Principal Associate, Process Manager (Hybrid) Retail Bank ATM & Cash team is seeking a high performing Principal Process Manager to serve as the subject matter expert on 3rd party ATM networks and...

Signage Production Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 26 days ago

Signage Production Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to join our dynamic team....

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Managers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
18.0%
Master's Degree
17.3%
Associate's Degree
10.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in Oakland, CA
1-2 years
28.4%
4-6 years
21.2%
10+ years
13.2%
2-4 years
13.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
None
7.5%
Less than 1 year
5.5%
8-10 years
1.2%



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