Top 21 Manufacturing operations Jobs in Bakersfield, Ca

Manufacturing Process Operations Leader
PepsiCo —Bakersfield, CA
- $73,600 - $123,150 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Wastewater Operator Lead
Solution Group —Bakersfield, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Plant Manager
The Judge Group —Bakersfield, CA
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Technician I, Operations
California Dairies, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Technician II, Operations
California Dairies, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $26.50 - $29.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Process & Production Coordinator
Johnson Screens Inc —Bakersfield, CA
- $83,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Technician III, Operations
California Dairies, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Operations & Maint Tech 3
ContourGlobal —Bakersfield, CA
- $25.76 - $38.64 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Production Manager
Bull Moose Tube —Bakersfield, CA
- $98,000 - $116,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
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Operations Labor
SA Recycling LLC —Bakersfield, CA
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Background check
- Spanish
- Basic math
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Operations and Continuous Improvement Manager
Douglass Truck Bodies. Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Solar Operations & Maintenance Supervisor
Onward Energy —Bakersfield, CA
- $95,000 - $119,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
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Facility Inspection Supervisor
Audubon Companies —Bakersfield, CA
- 6 years
- Customer service
- Office
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Solar Operations & Maintenance Manager
Onward Energy —Bakersfield, CA
- $117,000 - $132,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
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6d
Line Lead
OFI —Shafter, CA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Batch Plant Manager
Structure Cast —Bakersfield, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Manufacturing Process Operations Leader

PepsiCo -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

$73,600 - $123,150 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Statistics
Project management experience in manufacturing
Driver's License
Financial accounting
Team building

Full Job Description

Overview:

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a frontline leadership position within our manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Process Operations Leader, you will play a critical role in driving performance, supporting day-to-day operations, and developing high-performing teams.

You will lead a diverse group of 15–30 frontline associates across manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics functions, directly impacting safety, service, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you’ll work closely with your team on the floor, identifying opportunities to improve processes, solve operational challenges, and deliver strong results.

Beyond operations, this position is highly focused on people leadership and development—coaching team members, building engagement, and creating an environment where individuals can grow and succeed. If you enjoy being hands-on, working in a fast-paced environment, and making a tangible impact on both people and performance, this role is a great opportunity to build your leadership career within manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

Rotating shifts (including nights and weekends) in a 24/7 operation.

Optimize operational efficiencies to support the facility’s production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping operations.
Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize waste.
Ensure operational practices are followed to control inventories.
Ensure PepsiCo financial and accounting control procedures are followed to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained.
Maintain product quality and sanitation standards.
Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis, managing through issues to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies.
Identify and coordinate operations improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated.
Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent discussions, coaching, and career development action plans.
Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Facilitate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
Build and develop talent by effectively leveraging PepsiCo Career Growth and Leadership
Models and the Performance Management Process: objective setting, performance and development (PDR), , people planning, 360 feedback, and competency review.
Champion and lead an effective safety culture. Coach for safe behaviors and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies, and cost savings initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Company policies, contracts and procedures.
Lead the implementation of the AM pillar
Directly oversee operational measures including but not limited to efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy
Directly oversees operational measures including but not limited to CIL/CL compliance, minor stop loss, SRC completion.
Administer policies and procedures
Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
This role may require off-shift and weekend work
This role may require some travel (less than 5%)
Ensure 100% completion of New Hire Wave Conversations and conduct annual Wave 1:1 Conversations with direct reports

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred preferably food/beverage experience
Must possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, human relations, effective communications, and statistics/logical problem solving.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring skills
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
Must have a valid driver’s license

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.

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manufacturing operations jobs in bakersfield, ca

Manufacturing Process Operations Leader

Wastewater Operator Lead

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Technician I, Operations

Technician II, Operations

Process & Production Coordinator

Technician III, Operations

Operations & Maint Tech 3

Production Manager

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Operations and Continuous Improvement Manager

Solar Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Facility Inspection Supervisor

Solar Operations & Maintenance Manager

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