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President Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The VP of Operations will ensure alignment across manufacturing capabilities, technology roadmaps, customer demand, and corporate strategy, while improving efficiency, yield, and cost performance.

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VP, Operations

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$225K - $325K/yr

Vice President, Operations - Lead Strategic Growth, Network Performance & Operational Excellence Across the Mainland/Hawaii Trade Are you an accomplished maritime operations leader with deep ...

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VP, Operations

Seal Beach, CA · On-site

$225K - $325K/yr

Privacy Practices Vice President, Operations - Lead Strategic Growth, Network Performance & Operational Excellence Across the Mainland/Hawaii Trade Are you an accomplished maritime operations leader ...

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Vice President, Operations

Carson, CA · On-site

$130 - $180/hr

In the role of VP, Operations you'll play a pivotal part on our Operations team. The individual in this position provides strategic leadership and guidance in the areas of Production, Repairs ...

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The Vice President, Operations will oversee the operational backbone of WMX (Merchandise & D2C), ensuring teams, systems, and processes scale efficiently while remaining flexible, creative, and ...

The Vice President, Operations will oversee the operational backbone of WMX (Merchandise & D2C), ensuring teams, systems, and processes scale efficiently while remaining flexible, creative, and ...

Vice President Operations

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

You will act as the bridge between executive leadership and field operations. Key responsibilities include: * Implementing best-in-class property management systems and operational workflows

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How much do president operations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for president operations in California is $153,740.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,000.00 and $182,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between President Operations vs Chief Operating Officer?

AspectPresident OperationsChief Operating Officer
Primary RoleOversees overall company strategy and high-level operations, often with external focusManages daily operations, implementing strategies set by executive leadership
Reporting StructureTypically reports to the CEO or Board of DirectorsReports directly to the CEO
CredentialsUsually requires extensive leadership experience, advanced degrees, and industry knowledgeRequires operational expertise, leadership skills, and often similar credentials as President Operations
Work EnvironmentStrategic meetings, external stakeholder engagement, high-level decision makingOperational management, team oversight, process optimization

While both roles focus on company operations, the President Operations often has a broader strategic and external focus, whereas the Chief Operating Officer concentrates on internal daily operations and execution. The roles may overlap depending on company size and structure, but understanding these distinctions helps clarify their unique responsibilities.

Infographic showing various President Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,740 per year, or $73.9 per hour.

Vice President, Operations

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Milpitas, CA • On-site

$200 - $235/hr

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Job description

Job Description

Lumotive is seeking an experienced, hands‑on VP of Operations to lead, optimize, and scale operational functions across semiconductor manufacturing and the supply chain. This role will serve as a strategic partner to management and oversee fabrication, assembly, test, quality, planning, and logistics, with responsibility for driving operational excellence. The VP of Operations will ensure alignment across manufacturing capabilities, technology roadmaps, customer demand, and corporate strategy, while improving efficiency, yield, and cost performance.

The preferred location for this role is Milpitas, California; candidates based in Redmond, Washington will also be considered. This position reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations for wafer fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging.
  • Drive continuous improvements in yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Lead expansion, capacity planning, and technology transitions (e.g., new nodes, new packaging technologies).
  • Manage end-to‑end supply chain including procurement, vendor management, inventory, and logistics.
  • Build strategic supplier relationships to ensure materials availability and cost‑effectiveness.
  • Mitigate supply risks and develop dual‑sourcing strategies.
  • Lead quality systems across manufacturing, supplier management, and customer qualification.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and industry‑specific standards.
  • Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for yield issues or field failures.
  • Partner with R&D, Product Engineering, Sales/Marketing, and Finance to support product launches and customer commitments.
  • Translate technology roadmaps into operational requirements within budgetary requirements.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) to high‑volume manufacturing (HVM).
  • Develop long‑term operational strategy aligned with company goals.
  • Mentor and develop a high‑performing operations team.
Qualifications
  • Extensive experience (15+ years) spanning manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leadership at a global scale within the fabless semiconductor industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Proven record of operational transformation improving cost, quality, and delivery simultaneously.
  • Proven experience managing high‑volume manufacturing environments.
  • Operational economics, supplier readiness, and data‑driven manufacturing systems expertise, senior executive level communications.
  • Executive presence, clarity in communication, and comfort operating at both strategy and execution levels.
  • Experience leading sophisticated, cross‑functional initiatives that align multiple organizations to deliver coordinated operational results.
  • Experience scaling manufacturing networks or managing large‑site transformations.
  • Proven collaboration to enable aligned execution.

$200,000 - $235,000 a year.

Base pay is scaled depending on experience + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity.

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