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Senior Technical Manager
Senior Technical Manager
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Our culture thrives on high performance, and we hold ourselves to high standards for new Hueligans who join us. Before applying, consider your alignment with Huel’s 7 core values and the fast-paced, high-request environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead Huel’s global RTD (Ready-to-Drink) technical function. This senior position plays a central role in one of our fastest-expanding categories, covering everything from manufacturing governance to team development across the UK, EU, and US.
Role Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership:
- Define and lead the global RTD technical strategy, encompassing process standards, quality assurance, and co-manufacturer capability.
- Oversee process documentation, quality standards, and capacity planning aligned to Huel’s rapid growth.
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Team Management:
- Line manage RTD Technical Managers and Process Technologists, ensuring clear role ownership and development in process expertise, root cause analysis (RCA), and technical influence.
- Build strong cross-team alignment across the UK, EU, and US, ensuring consistent process standards and risk mitigation frameworks.
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Technical Governance:
- Set and enforce RTD technical standards across all co-manufacturers, driving consistency in operations.
- Own the escalation pathway for critical errors, incidents, or regulatory risks, ensuring robust root cause analysis and systemic resolutions.
- Maintain the RTD technical risk register and lead responses to major quality or food safety incidents.
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Supplier & Scaling Strategy:
- Drive new co-manufacturer onboarding, assessing process readiness, capability gaps, and risk compliance before engagement.
- Review long-term scalability of co-manufacturers for new production techniques or SKUs.
- Develop continuous improvement (CI) plans and Cost Per Man-Unit (CPMU) reduction strategies.
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Product Development Support:
- Serve as the primary technical lead for New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) in RTD space.
- Proactively flag quality and safety risks pre-launch, supervising the scale-up process to launch review.
- Translate technical findings clearly into business impact, including supply chain efficiency, risk protocols, and commercial risks.
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- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Bridge the gap between technical teams, procurement, and senior leadership to align risk assessments with business and commercial strategy.
Key Requirements for Success
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Technical Expertise:
- Profound knowledge of thermal processing, with a strong ability to set, validate, and challenge standards globally.
- Proven experience managing multi-site facilities under EU and UK food legislation, ensuring compliance across diverse regions.
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Leadership:
- Experience leading technical teams, with a track record of built capabilities, clear ownership, and scalable solutions rather than reactive fixes.
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Commercial & Strategic Mindset:
- Exceptional commercial awareness to communicate technical risks as strategic challenges for supply chain and business impact.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence to enforce high standards without eroding supplier relationships.
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Global Mobility:
- Willingness to travel quarterly for supplier audits, factory trials, and regional meetings across UK, EU, and US.
- Capacity to operate under pressure, steering initiatives in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.
Who We Are Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who loves problem-solving, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative yet ambitious culture.
If thinking outside the box and building impact at scale excites you, we want to hear from you at Huel.
“We embrace the curiosity that our differences bring, transforming them into our greatest strengths. Together, curiosity makes us unstoppable."
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Benefits & Perks
At Huel, we believe an organisation’s most important success driver is the wellbeing and growth of its people. Our benefits reflect this so you can bring your best self to work with every thought and action.
Work Culture ✨
- Hybrid Working Model: In-office Mon, Tue, Thu, with Tue + Thu as flexible home-work days.
- Global Impact: Work toward an industry-leading nutrition company that values innovation, sustainability, and people-powered growth.
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Financial & Career Support
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave (plus local UK/EU/US bank holidays).
- Remote Work: 14 days/year of global remote work leave to operate from anywhere.
Wellbeing & Health
- Fuel for Work: Unlimited free Nutritional Rations for Huel products during office hours.
- Wellness Resources:
- Free, on-demand therapy sessions from Self-Space.
- Private Medical Insurance (to protect you and family).
- 4x Annual Income Life Insurance Coverage alongside comprehensive health coverage.
- Green Benefits: Electric Car Leasing (with on-site charging) and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
Career & Learning
- Fitness Program:
- Free on-site gym and personalised nutrition plans to ensure your performance is at its peak.
- Infrared sauna + Ice Therapy Recovery Room on-site for mindfulness, health, and relaxation.
- Empowering Development:
- Enhanced Parental/A帯 and support for parenthood.
- Flexible Future Growth incentives beyond annual bonuses.
Community & Connection
- Huelchella: Our bi-annual celebration, where team wins and milestones are celebrated globally.
- Workplace Nursery Scheme: Supportive childcare arrangements in life’s earlier transition stages.
- Paid Volunteering Days: More than 15 days of paid personal/pro bono days annually.
Innovation & Collaboration
- Paid Employee Referrals: Tips for referring talent you trust apply worldwide.
- Diversity of Thought: We seek open-minded, creative, and community-driven across all backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re called Hueligans—because diversity isn’t just valued here; it’s our superpower.
At every step, we create opportunities rooted in respect, fairness, and immediate impact. Huel is serious about commitment as a global ambassador for nutrition, advocating for a workforce where difference is our greatest strength. You belong here—not by accident, but because your contributions drive us toward better outcomes. Let’s build better, healthier, and bolder together.
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