Operations Technical Trainer (Swing Shift)

Pharmavite; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Medical benefits

401K match

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking an Operations Technical Trainer in California to own equipment and process training for the assigned department and shift on the production floor. You will ensure training is accurate, consistent, and measurable, supporting safety, quality, and performance outcomes.

This on-the-floor role requires coordinating with EHS, Quality, and Operations while using SOPs/JIs/JIBs, validating training effectiveness, and coaching operators.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in manufacturing, with 1–2 years training or supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience delivering on-the-floor training with SOP/JI/JIB materials.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hands-on equipment and process training for operators within the assigned department and shift.
• Serves as first point of contact for new hire training within the area after orientation.
• Uses SOPs, JI, and JIB documents to support training and updates documents for accuracy.
• Monitors operators to verify process adherence and provides coaching to close gaps.
• Tracks training effectiveness using defined metrics and coordinates retraining as needed.
• Collaborates with EHS, Quality, and Operations to ensure GMP/GDP/safety standards are followed.
• Leads or supports targeted training projects tied to business needs and continuous improvement.
• Conducts training classes on the production floor or in classroom settings as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training/coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cornerstone LMS

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary:

3pm- 11:30pm

The Operations Technical Trainer is the owner of equipmenttrainingand process training for their assigned departmentandshift, supporting other shifts as needed.This role exists to ensure operators are trained correctly, consistently, and measurably, and that training directly supports safety, quality, and performance outcomes.This position is an on-the-floor role and is accountable for training execution, validation, and effectiveness within their area.This role does not have direct supervisory authority but plays a key role in influencing operator performance and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates hands-on equipment and process training for operators within the assigned department andshift. Conducts anddocumentsskill assessments and recertifications.
• Serves as the firstpoint of contactfor new hire training within the areaafter orientation.
• Utilizes standardized training formatsto support training, including Standard Operating Procedures(SOP), Job Instructions(JI), andJob Instruction Breakdown(JIB)documents and assessments.Updates standardized documents for accuracy as needed.Utilizes the Training within Industry Job Instructionmethodologyduring instruction.
• Monitorsoperators during normal production to verify process adherence.Provides structured, documented coaching to close performance or knowledge gaps. Supports operators with retraining afterprocessupdates. Supports the rollout ofOne PointLessons byfacilitatingand documenting training.
• Tracks andreportstraining effectiveness using defined metrics (e.g., skillproficiency, error reduction, training completion).
• Validates that documented processes are being trained and executed as designed.Identifiesgaps between standard work and actual practice andpartners with leadership torevise proceduresas needed.
• Collaborateswithcross-functional business partners, including Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Quality,Operations,and Operations Excellence teamsto provide training thatfollows all GMP, GDP, Safety, and Operationalstandards.
• Leads or supports targeted training projects tied to business needs (eg,changeover time reduction, error reduction, etc.).Supports process rollouts and updates through training according to established training plans.Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Conducts training classes, tutorials, or help sessions on a group or individual basis.Primarily trains on the production floor, but may perform in a classroom, throughdemonstrations, or through coaching, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diplomarequired.

Certification:

• None

Required Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environmentrequired, with at least one to twoyears of experiencein atrainingor supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Threeto five years of experience conductingtechnicaltraining in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or certification in the TWI Job Instructionmethodology.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills,includingthe ability to clearly articulate in speech,connect with others, collaborate withand influencecross-functional partners, andhandle disagreements and difficult conversationsin a positive manner.
• Proficiencyindemonstratingtechnical knowledge in a manufacturing environment, delivering instruction, and providing constructive feedback to trainees.Demonstrated ability towork with individuals of different learning preferencesor styles.
• Proficiencyinimpartiallyconducting practical tests,skillchecks, or formal on-the-floor assessments.
• Ability toplan, organize, and executework tasks independentlyaccording to a schedule or list of priorities.Flexibility toadapt to shifting business priorities.
• Ability to provide structured coaching and influence behavior change on the production floor.
• Demonstratedtechnicalknowledge of Pharmavite equipment and processesin the Gummies or Packaging departments.
• Basiccomputer skills,including Cornerstone LMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• General manufacturing and warehouseenvironment.May requirethe abilityto workothershifts asneeded.Ability to moveaboutan office or manufacturing area.

Environment:

• Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.

Safety:

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering their own or others’ health or safety.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This role does not havedirectsupervisory responsibility.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren’t predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don’t exist – you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team – to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that’s as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being – as well as peace of mind. These rewards – plus our new recognition program – ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $53,000.00 - $88,000.00

For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $59,000.00 - $98,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.

Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. Weprohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmaviterecruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensatesindividuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT:

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

DISCLOSURE:

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.