Production Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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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Wet Process Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours ago

The production manager will be responsible for maintaining workflow efficiency throughout the wet process area....

Production Supervisor (Swing Shift)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Exceptional working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DFT, and 6 Sigma. Proficient in the use of personal computers to perform daily work....

Production Supervisor

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the Production Manager the Production Supervisor is responsible for directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume,...

Dairy Production Supervisor

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, 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...

Production Supervisor

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Opportunity Summary: As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. In this role you will communicate performance...

Production Supervisor

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Experience in lean manufacturing....

Production Supervisor

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace...

Associate Production Supervisor

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Reporting to the Production Manager the Associate Production Supervisor in charge of directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume...

Production Manager, Powertrain (Day Shift)

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Production Supervisor

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Responsible for the management and supervision of the assigned production line(s)....

Production Supervisor - Solar

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing...

Associate Manager, Production Line Maintenance

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Maintenance Manager for Production Control is responsible for managing a team of Maintenance Technicians to support automated material flow equipment for Production Control. This role is vital...

Production Manager at WindBorne Systems

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

WindBorne is looking for a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing line, ensuring smooth daily operations and meeting production targets....

Production Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Production Manager will also support scale-up of new products from Lab Scale to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). What will you be doing?...

Production Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a Production Manager to start and run our manufacturing operations for scaling our robot fleet....

Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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