Top Companies Hiring for Operations Jobs in Los Angeles (Oct 2026)

You are hunting operations work in Los Angeles and you are tired of sending applications that vanish, so before you write another cover letter you need to know which employers actually have seats open. Here is the honest picture. As of 14 October 2026, the JobRise live jobs feed shows 26 open Operations jobs in Los Angeles, out of 2,699 across the whole United States.

That is roughly one in every hundred operations listings in the country sitting inside one metro. Small numbers. Good for you.

What the Los Angeles market looks like right now#

The 26 listings are not spread thin across dozens of names. Ten companies account for most of them, and the single biggest name holds four.

Recency helps you here. 16 of the 26 went up in the last 30 days, and 14 of those landed in just the last 7 days, so hiring managers are actively reading applications this week rather than sitting on stale requisitions.

Job types split 22 full-time, 2 contract, 2 part-time. The full-time share is strong if you need benefits. Those two contract roles can be a fast bridge while you keep looking.

One blunt reality check: no listing in this slice shows a salary. Budget on ranges you find elsewhere, and verify any number with the employer before you make a decision.

Entry-level openings are thin. Just 1 of 26 titles reads like an intern, graduate, junior, or trainee role, "Junior Scheduler" at The Tsui Group. Early career? You will compete against people with experience for most of these.

The companies hiring, ranked by open roles#

Here is the ranking as of 14 October 2026, ordered by open operations listings. Some of these are recruiters or staffing firms rather than end employers, which changes how you approach them.

• PM2CM: 4 open listings
• We Are Social: 2 open listings
• Fooda: 2 open listings
• Rebel Convenience Stores: 2 open listings
• Shegerian & Associates: 1 open listing
• Stranger Soccer: 1 open listing
• Control Risks: 1 open listing
• STIIIZY: 1 open listing
• MAAS Companies: 1 open listing
• Citygreen Systems LLC: 1 open listing

The titles tell you what each one needs. "Legal Receptionist" at Shegerian & Associates. "License Owner & Operator, Los Angeles" at Stranger Soccer. "GSOC Operator" at Control Risks. "LA Operations & Culture Fellowship" at We Are Social. "Data Entry Operator" at STIIIZY. "Scheduler IV (Primavera P6) - Delay Analysis & Claims, LA Community Colleges" at MAAS Companies. "Project Delivery Manager (US West Coast)" at Citygreen Systems LLC. "Clinical Research Coordinator" at Flourish Research.

Read those titles closely, because they span front desk work, security operations, scheduling, project delivery, and clinical research coordination, and none of those are the same skill set. Operations in Los Angeles is a family of jobs. Your resume must say which member you are.

How Los Angeles compares with the country#

Los Angeles holds 26 of the 2,699 open operations listings in the United States, and the city has 143 open listings across all categories, so operations makes up a real slice of what gets posted locally.

For national hiring direction and broader trends, use the JobRise Hiring Report: the US. A single city snapshot cannot show you the country-level picture.

How to target each type of employer#

Different employers need different moves. One generic resume sent to all ten is a waste.

For staffing firms and recruiters, apply fast and keep your details current in their database, because they fill roles quickly and go back to whoever is already on file and answering the phone. Be responsive.

For direct employers like Fooda or Rebel Convenience Stores, tailor your resume to the exact title. Mirror the listing's language.

If it says "Scheduler IV" and your resume says "scheduling lead," you are forcing the recruiter to translate. That's a risk. Remove it.

For the specialist one-offs, like "GSOC Operator" at Control Risks or "Clinical Research Coordinator" at Flourish Research, domain knowledge decides the outcome, so if you have it, put it in the first two lines of your resume. No domain? Skip the application.

For the fellowship-style opening at We Are Social, pitch growth and energy, not just past titles. Show what you want to learn.

Referral and outreach scripts#

Referrals beat cold applications in almost every case. Here is one you can send to someone you know at a target company.

"Hi [Name], I saw [Company] has an opening for [exact title] and I am applying this week. Would you be comfortable referring me internally? I have [one specific relevant skill or result] and I think it lines up with the role. Happy to send my resume so you have it in hand. Thanks either way."

If you know nobody there, use this cold outreach to a hiring manager or team lead.

"Hi [Name], I applied for the [exact title] role at [Company] and wanted to introduce myself directly. My background is in [your area], and I recently [one concrete result with a number if you have it]. I know you are busy, so I will keep this short. If the role is still open, I would value five minutes to hear what success looks like in the first 90 days. Thanks for your time."

Keep it short. Short gets read.

The 7-step plan#

1. Pull the 26 listings and save the exact titles and companies. Work from the list, not from memory.
2. Split the list into direct employers and staffing firms. Approach each group differently.
3. Rewrite your resume for each of the top four companies, mirroring the exact job title in the listing.
4. Find one or two people at each target company and send the referral script. Do this before you apply, not after.
5. Apply to the roles posted in the last 7 days first. That is where the 14 fresh listings are, and speed matters most there.
6. Use the free company insights tool to research each employer before any conversation. Walking in informed is the easiest way to stand out.
7. Track everything in a simple sheet: company, title, date applied, contact name, last follow-up. Follow up once after five business days.

Run the whole loop inside one week. A slow search loses to a fast one.

FAQ#

How many operations jobs are open in Los Angeles right now?

As of 14 October 2026, the JobRise live jobs feed shows 26 open operations listings in Los Angeles, and 2,699 across the United States. These are counts of open listings, not a market survey, so treat them as a dated snapshot.

Which company has the most operations openings in Los Angeles?

PM2CM has the most, with 4 open listings in this slice. We Are Social, Fooda, and Rebel Convenience Stores follow with 2 each.

Are there entry-level operations jobs in Los Angeles?

Only 1 of the 26 titles looks entry-level, "Junior Scheduler" at The Tsui Group. If you are early career, you will likely need to compete on transferable skills rather than a matching title.

Do these operations listings show salary information?

No listing in this slice shows a salary. Reported pay for operations roles varies widely by title and seniority, so verify current figures directly with the employer or the official posting.

Should I apply to staffing firms or direct employers first?

Apply to both, but treat them differently. Staffing firms want you responsive and in their system, while direct employers want a resume tailored to the exact title on the listing.