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Pharmavite

Manufactures science-backed vitamin and supplement brands

Planner – Maintenance/Scheduler

Full-TimeUpdated
$63k - $118k+ Annual performance bonus + 401(k) match
Mid, Senior
Associate's
San Fernando, CA, USA
In PersonOnsite in San Fernando; less than 5% travel for training and job-related duties.
Operations & Logistics
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree in a technical field such as industrial maintenance, engineering technology, mechanical technology, electrical technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and directly related maintenance experience.
  • Four to six years of related experience in maintenance, reliability, maintenance planning, or related technical work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling, including work scoping, job plan development, labor estimating, material readiness, backlog management, and schedule coordination.
  • Advanced knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, parts, tools, technical documents, safe maintenance practices, and the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
  • Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, job plans, equipment history, labor, materials, and reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Copilot, and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, service coordination, and maintenance expense tracking.
  • Ability to interpret maintenance data, identify constraints, monitor performance, and communicate priorities, risks, and required actions clearly.
  • Perform work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments involving frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
  • May be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment, work in varying temperatures and noise levels around moving equipment or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
  • Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, scope, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, shutdown, and project maintenance work; identify required labor, skills, estimated hours, materials, tools, safety requirements, equipment access needs, and completion criteria; and maintain a prioritized backlog of ready work to support efficient scheduling and execution.
  • Develop and maintain maintenance schedules based on established priorities, labor availability, production needs, material readiness, and equipment access; communicate schedule changes and assist in addressing execution risks.
  • Coordinate materials, services, purchasing, and cost control for planned maintenance work; partner with Maintenance, MRO/Storeroom, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers to ensure parts and services are identified, ordered, staged, and delivered on time within budget; prepare and track purchase requests and related documentation.
  • Coordinate vendor and contractor activities supporting maintenance work, including scope of work, quotation requests, site access, service scheduling, repair status, and service completion; maintain receiving records, service reports, and expense tracking.
  • Maintain CMMS data and work management records, including job plans, work order status, equipment history, labor usage, material consumption, and closeout documentation; track maintenance performance metrics; use work history and feedback to improve plans and processes; escalate unresolved risks; support audit and cGMP compliance; and complete assigned improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with monitoring the maintenance equipment expense budget and work with site Department Leaders and Managers to support safety, quality, reliability, and production goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three years of related experience coordinating planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, shutdown work, materials, vendors, contractors, or equipment repairs.
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, MaintainX, or both.
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

About the company

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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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Pharmavite
Sep 19th, 2025
Pharmavite Acquires Leading Urinary Health Brand Uqora in Push to Expand Women’s Health Offering - Pharmavite

West Hills, Calif. (July 8, 2021) – Pharmavite, the makers of Nature Made® vitamins and supplements, announced today that it has acquired leading urinary health brand Uqora as part of its ongoing commitment to providing science-based solutions in the underserved women’s health market. Founded in 2017 by partners Jenna Ryan and Spencer Gordon, Uqora is … Continued

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.