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Plant Controller

Company: Pharmavite | Location: San Fernando, California | Posted: Jan 24, 2026

Job Summary

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 sponsorship, including I-983 participation.

Position Summary:

The Plant Controller is responsible for all financial and accounting planning , analysis, and reporting for Pharmavite's manufacturing plant s in San Fernando and Valencia . This includes budgeting and forecasting manufacturing spend, driving site cost improvement projects, monthly variance analysis , control of spend and inventory, and analyzing capital projects for justification. Active member of the plant leadership team, providing indirect support to the Site Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive understanding and management of financial results across plant management staff, including analysis of spend variances with prompt course corrections as necessary
  • Measures, analyzes and reports on manufacturing variances. Recommends strategies to improve manufacturing efficiencies through analysis of production processes, capacities, and new technologies
  • Lead forecasting and budgeting of plant manufacturing spend during annual budgets and periodic financial reforecasts during the year
  • Analyze monthly yield/quality loss variances and communicate key drivers
  • Provides general financial support for al l continuous improvement programs
  • Maintain control over inventory through tight month-end reconciliations
  • Support analysis of capital projects to provide financial justification


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting


Experience:

  • Previous Site Controller experience inside a manufacturing plant is required
  • 5 + years' experience in progressing Finance roles within a manufactu ring environment


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of ERP and computerized cost accounting systems, inventory systems, and standard product costing, including strong experience in bills of materials, labor, and throughput routings
  • Knowledge of reconciling inventory between the General Ledger and Perpetual records
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to construct and explain large, complex financial models in Excel
  • Ability to form strong cross-functional business partnerships and collaborate with those partners


Environment:

  • Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.


Safety:

  • The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of themselves or others.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Manages 1-2 Senior Cost Accountant s who will have primary responsibility for reviewing work order variances and other specified cost accruals.


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: $100,000.00 - $166,000.00.

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $110,000.00 - $184,000.00, 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.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit 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. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals 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 recruiter pharmavite.com .

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.

JOB ALERT FRAUD:

We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.

Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com's Careers section.

If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: recruiter pharmavite.com .

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