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Senior Technical Manager
Senior Technical Manager – RTD Technical Function Lead
Hey! We're Huel, and we're pleased to meet you 👋
Our culture thrives on high performance, and we set the bar high for new Hueligans who join us.
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The Role 🚀
We're looking for a Senior Technical Manager to lead our global RTD technical function. This is a senior role at the heart of one of our fastest-growing categories, with ownership from manufacturing governance to team development across the UK, EU, and US.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define & lead the global RTD technical strategy, covering process, quality, and co-manufacturer capability.
- Line manage RTD Technical Managers and a Process Technologist, clarifying role ownership and building team capability in:
- Process knowledge
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Influencing skills
- Set technical standards across all RTD co-manufacturers, driving consistency in ways of working in the UK/EU and US.
- Own the escalation pathway for critical technical risks and incidents, ensuring:
- Robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Systemic fixes (not just symptom patches)
- Lead technical onboarding of new co-manufacturers, including:
- Process readiness assessment
- Capability gap evaluation
- Risk management
- Drive continuous improvement plans with co-manufacturers (including CPMU reduction strategy for RTD)
- Assess long-term co-manufacturer scalability, ensuring suitability for future SKUs and formats.
- Maintain the RTD technical risk register and respond to major quality or food safety incidents.
- Serve as the primary technical lead for new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) in RTD—proactively identifying quality and safety risks at launch stages.
- Translate technical findings into clear commercial and supply chain impact for senior leadership:
- Implement documentation/procedures for key processes
- Ensure team capacity aligns with Huel’s growth plans
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Requirements ✅
We’re looking for:
- Profound expertise in thermal processing, capable of setting, challenging, and validating process standards across global co-manufacturing sites.
- Proven track record in:
- Leading and developing technical teams
- Building capability clarity and role ownership
- Driving systemic improvement (vs. reactive fixes) through:
- Strong data analysis
- Structured root cause methodology (RCA)
- Deep knowledge of EU and UK food legislation, confidently applied in global manufacturing contexts.
- Exceptional commercial awareness, translating technical risks into business and supply chain consequences.
- Exceptional negotiating/influencing skills to:
- Hold co-manufacturers accountable to high standards
- Maintain amicable, productive relationships
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
- Willingness to travel globally (at least quarterly) for:
- Supplier oversight
- Audits
- Factory trials (UK/EU/US)
"We want people who think differently, push boundaries, and set big goals. If that’s you, you’ll fit right in!"
Benefits & Perks 🎁
We offer a world-class benefits package to ensure our Hueligans achieve their best work and personal lives. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
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Professional & Financial Perks:
- Hybrid Working: Office presence Mon/Tue/Thu; 3 optional WFH days.
- 26 days paid leave (standard)
- An extra 4 days (total of 30+ bank holidays).
- Free Huel to replace meals during work hours.
- 3 weeks annual remote work allowance (pick any location).
Wellbeing & Flexibility:
- Dog-friendly office.
- Paid volunteering days (up to 2 per year).
- On-site wellness centre with:
- Infrared saunas
- Ice baths
- Exclusive therapy sessions via Self-Space.
- Private medical insurance + family plan (plus free life insurance covering up to 4x salary)
Performance & Growth:
- Clean electric vehicles (EV) with on-site charging.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- 36+ weeks enhanced family leave. (Evidently, paid parental leave beyond standard guidelines!)
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
Workplace Culture:
- Celebration events—including Huelchella (biannual gatherings!).
- Workplace nursery discounts.
- Unlimited flexibility to achieve success while enjoying a supportive culture.
Why We Value Hueligans 🏋️♂️
Mission:
We believe sustainable nutrition isn’t just about a product—it’s people. That’s why we:
- Actively seek diversity of thought and background—it questions assumptions, enhances problem-solving, and fuels creativity.
- Foster collaboration among employees of varying experiences with no "one-size-fits-all" approach.
- Prioritize fair, supportive environments, giving everyone clarity and opportunity to grow.
"We don’t just share our values—we actively chase diversity; we spark bigger, better ideas."
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