Quality Field Technical Operations Specialist

CareersInFood.com; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long- and short-term disability

Life insurance

10 vacation days per year

Job summary

Celsius Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Field Technical Support Specialist to ensure co-packers, suppliers, and warehouses meet Celsius quality standards.

You will conduct co-packer audits, site capability assessments, and oversee production trials in a full-time in-office role at our Boca Raton, FL headquarters, with extensive travel — up to 50-75% domestically. Strong QA, sanitation, and data-analysis skills are essential for maintaining product integrity across packaging and formulation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the beverage manufacturing industry focusing on quality control, technical support, or production processes.
• Auditing facilities, co-packers, or suppliers in compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience with beverage formulation, ingredient sourcing, flavor development, and product trials.

Responsibilities

• Audit and qualify current co-packers, suppliers, and distributors to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Quality Team to develop packaging standards and ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to co-packers, assisting with troubleshooting and optimizing production processes to maintain quality.

Skills

Quality control

Auditing

Technical support

Beverage production

Sanitation

QA testing

Data analysis

Tools

HPLC

Refractometer

TA, pH meters

CO2 meters

Seam testing

Job description

If you’re reading this on your way from 5am spin class to festival fast-pass, you’re CELSIUS®— an everyday hustler with the essential energy to aim high, and go the extra mile wherever your goals take you.

Joyful by design, sunny by nature, and unapologetically bold. If your bestie has you saved in their phone as “Icon,” you’re ALANI NU® — confident, colorful, and bringing main-character energy to every moment.

SoCal in your soul, attitude in your stride. If gravity doesn’t stop you and “impossible” sounds more like “dare you,” you’re ROCKSTAR®— a born rebel, raising the bar with mind-body energy and zero compromise.

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Together, we’re Celsius Holdings, Inc— a global CPG company united by three powerhouse brands and one incredibly talented team.

At Celsius, we pride ourselves on empowering our people. Every employee has a stake in our success. We create a collaborative culture built on inclusivity, innovation, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere.

And we’re on our way to building something bigger: a category where energy isn’t just consumed, it’s lived—where performance meets personality, brand becomes community, and every can crack sparks a statement.

This is the future of modern energy. This is Celsius.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team and redefine what it means to be energized.

QUALITY FIELD TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

In-Office

Based full-time at CELSIUS® Headquarters in Boca Raton, FL

Travel Requirements

This position requires up to 50-75% domestic travel

Role Type

Full-Time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Technical Operations [Global], as a Technical Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring that Celsius Holdings' co-packers, suppliers, and warehouses adhere to Celsius Holdings' quality protocols and uphold the highest standard of quality.

This role involves conducting co-packer quality audits, performing site capability assessments, and overseeing production trials. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in the beverage manufacturing industry, with a focus on quality control, technical support, or production processes.
• Proven experience in auditing facilities, co-packers, or suppliers in compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience with beverage formulation, including ingredient sourcing, flavordevelopment, and managing product trials.
• Strong background in food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, SQF, GMP) and sanitation standards (SSOPs, COP).
• Experience with quality lab equipment such as HPLC, Refractometer, TA, PH meters, CO2 meters, Seam testing, and Torque testing.
• Prior experience with cold-fill beverage production, tunnel pasteurization, water treatment, or brewing is preferred.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of beverage production processes and food safety standards.
• Experience with production equipment maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications.
• Proficiency in auditing techniques and using data analysis to assess quality performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to manage R&D trials and oversee new product introductions or formulation changes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving production inefficiencies or quality discrepancies during trials and commercial production.

Other Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders, including co-packers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on ensuring compliance with all quality and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while managing multiple projects or sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any data analysis tools (e.g., SPC software, quality management systems).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team to drive continuous improvement and uphold the company’s commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain focus and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, often physically demanding setting while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit and qualify current co-packers, suppliers, and distributors to ensure adherence to company quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to develop and establish comprehensive packaging standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, quality benchmarks, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support to co-packers, assisting with troubleshooting and optimizing production processes to maintain quality consistency.
• Collaborating with Celsius' Technical and Quality teams to develop and establish comprehensive packaging standards, ensuring that all packaging materials and processes align with product integrity, regulatory requirements, and quality specifications. This includes evaluating material performance, conducting compatibility testing, and ensuring the packaging design supports optimal shelf-life, product safety, and brand consistency.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of co-packers and distribution warehouses to verify compliance with Celsius Holdings' Quality Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Validate the functionality of sanitation equipment and evaluate SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and COP (Clean-out-of-Place) practices to ensure alignment with Celsius Holdings' standards and industry best practices.
• Perform quality assessments of production and processing equipment to ensure compliance with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications and food safety standards.
• Manage investigations and site follow-ups for critical complaints or audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Ensure timely follow-up on non-conformances identified during audits, verifying that corrective actions are taken and meet the required quality standards.
• Oversee innovation trials and commercial production processes at new or existing sites, ensuring alignment with Celsius Holdings’ formulation specifications, mixing instructions, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot production or trial issues, identifying root causes and coordinating solutions to resolve production inefficiencies or quality discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and provide comprehensive data analysis, offering insights and recommendations to improve processes and maintain high-quality standards.
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 10 Vacation days per year subject to accrual policy