Senior Operations Manager

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.

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.

About the role

In-office, full-time role based at the Celsius Warehouse in Tamarac, FL. This position requires up to 15% domestic travel and includes people management responsibilities.

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations within a production facility, ensuring the safe, efficient, and quality-compliant production. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production, planning, warehousing, maintenance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in food and/or beverage manufacturing and a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams while driving operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• 5+ years leading multiple departments or an entire manufacturing operation
• Experience in food, beverage, nutraceutical, or specialty chemical manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FDA regulations, and food safety systems
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence leadership
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office

• MBA or master's degree (preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred)
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Experience with batch manufacturing (preferred)
• SQF Practitioner certification or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules while maintaining exceptional safety, quality, and efficiency
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives
• Optimize capacity, labor utilization, equipment effectiveness, and inventory
• Establish operational KPIs and lead daily production reviews
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP, FSMA, HACCP, and applicable regulations
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction
• Maintain audit readiness and support customer and third-party audits
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen initiatives
• Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance
• Manage operating budgets and manufacturing costs
• Support capital planning and operational investment decisions
• Develop managers and supervisors through coaching and performance management
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality to achieve business goals
• Support commercialization, capital projects, and strategic initiatives

Key Performance Indicators

• Safety Performance
• On-Time Delivery
• Schedule Attainment
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Labor Productivity
• Manufacturing Cost
• Scrap & Yield
• Inventory Accuracy
• Audit Performance
• Employee Engagement
• Continuous Improvement Savings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work throughout a manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE

Work Environment

This position is based in a food-grade manufacturing facility with regular interaction across production, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 10 Vacation days per year subject to accrual policy
• 11 Company paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company match
• Identity theft and legal services

Pay

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).