Full-Time

Operations Technical Trainer

Second Shift

Pharmavite

Pharmavite

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures science-backed vitamin and supplement brands

Compensation Overview

$59k - $98k/yr

+ Annual performance bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USA

In Person

May require working other shifts as needed.

Category
Training (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least one to two years in a training or supervisory capacity, are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly articulate in speech, connect with others, collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners, and handle disagreements and difficult conversations positively.
  • Proficiency demonstrating technical knowledge in a manufacturing environment, delivering instruction, and providing constructive feedback to trainees, with the ability to work with individuals who have different learning preferences or styles.
  • Proficiency impartially conducting practical tests, skill checks, or formal on-the-floor assessments.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and execute work tasks independently according to a schedule or list of priorities, with flexibility to adapt to shifting business priorities.
  • Ability to provide structured coaching and influence behavior change on the production floor.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of Pharmavite equipment and processes in the Gummies or Packaging departments.
  • Basic computer skills, including Cornerstone Learning Management System, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate hands-on equipment and process training for operators within the assigned department and shift, and conduct and document skill assessments and recertifications.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for new-hire training within the area after orientation.
  • Use standardized training formats, including Standard Operating Procedures, Job Instructions, and Job Instruction Breakdown documents and assessments; update standardized documents for accuracy as needed; and use the Training Within Industry Job Instruction methodology during instruction.
  • Monitor operators during normal production to verify process adherence, provide structured and documented coaching to close performance or knowledge gaps, support retraining after process updates, and facilitate and document training for One Point Lessons.
  • Track and report training effectiveness using defined metrics such as skill proficiency, error reduction, and training completion.
  • Validate that documented processes are trained and executed as designed, identify gaps between standard work and actual practice, and partner with leadership to revise procedures as needed.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Operations, and Operations Excellence teams to provide training that follows Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, safety, and operational standards.
  • Lead or support targeted training projects tied to business needs, support process rollouts and updates through training according to established training plans, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
  • Conduct training classes, tutorials, or help sessions individually or in groups through production-floor instruction, classroom sessions, demonstrations, or coaching as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three to five years of experience conducting technical training in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience or certification in the Training Within Industry Job Instruction methodology.

Pharmavite develops and markets vitamin, mineral, and supplement products to support personal health. Its brands include Nature Made, MegaFood, Nurish by Nature Made, EQUELLE, and Uqora, and the company creates science-backed supplements aimed at filling nutrient gaps and promoting wellness. The products work by providing targeted nutrients in formulations that match consumer needs, with attention to delivery formats and areas such as women’s health, based on ongoing scientific research and partnerships with healthcare professionals. Pharmavite differentiates itself through a long history (dating back to 1971), a broad, trusted portfolio, a focus on quality and science, and collaborations to discover new nutrients and delivery methods. Its goal is to “bring the gift of health to life” by helping people lead healthier lives with effective, trusted supplements. Pharmavite operates as part of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and continues to expand its science-backed VMS offerings.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • Uqora launched in 1,000 Target stores in 2026, widening distribution fast.
  • Bonafide launched Noctera in February 2026, broadening women’s-health revenue beyond vitamins.
  • Pharmavite earned 2026 Great Place To Work certification; 77% of employees approved.

What critics are saying

  • Lang v. Pharmavite LLC alleges deceptive Nature Made prenatal labeling through 2026.
  • A 2021 Nature Made recall proves one contamination failure can wreck consumer trust.
  • Gummies drive growth; Ferrero, Church & Dwight, and Amazon pressure shelf and search visibility.

What makes Pharmavite unique

  • Nature Made won U.S. News No. 1 vitamin brand recognition in 2026.
  • New Albany, Ohio produces three billion gummies yearly, scalable to six billion.
  • John Troup now leads Science, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs for Nature Made.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Pharmavite
Sep 8th, 2025
Pharmavite Names Dr. Stewart Townsend Ph.D. as Senior Vice President, Research and Development

Dr. Townsend joins Pharmavite as Senior Vice President, Research and Development, and will lead Science, R&D and Regulatory Affairs for Nature Made.

Plant Services
May 30th, 2025
Pharmavite opens $250M vitamin manufacturing facility in Ohio

Pharmavite opens $250M vitamin manufacturing facility in Ohio.

The Observer
Mar 4th, 2025
Former mayor honored with renaming of arts center

Pharmavite has announced plans to invest approximately a little more than $13.6 million in the construction of a dietary supplement manufacturing facility which consists of the construction of building additions and the purchase of new manufacturing machinery at its existing facility located within the corporate limits of Opelika.

O-A News
Sep 7th, 2024
Pharmavite invests an additional $12M into its Opelika facility

The City of Opelika and Mayor Gary Fuller announced in August that Pharmavite is investing $12 million for another expansion at its Opelika facility.

PharmiWeb
Jun 19th, 2024
The Rise Of Oral Clinical Nutrition Supplements Market Dynamics And Opportunities 2023-2033

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