Technical Manager

Job Description

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.

We invite you to read the advert below for our new Technical Manager position to understand the role, and explore our 7 Huel values before applying to ensure we have the right working environment for you!

The role

We're committed to giving our customers top-quality products and a great experience every time they enjoy Huel. Our Technical team plays a big part in that, ensuring product quality and safety. We are now looking for a Technical Manager who will be responsible for technical standards across our raw materials, including both food and packaging. Here's an insight into your day-to-day:

• Ingredient Compliance Management: Ensure all new and existing ingredients meet Huel’s internal safety standards, including microbiological criteria, through thorough review of specifications and supporting supplier documentation
• Packaging quality: We have huge gains to make on packaging quality and product improvements, both to support our third-party manufacturing and to improve running consistency at our high-tech factory in Milton Keynes - you will be leading the charge on this
• Regulatory Compliance: Review compliance to existing and upcoming regulations for both packaging and food ingredients, and project manage any required changes critical to compliance across UK/EU/US and Asia
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with NPD, Procurement, and Planning teams to develop sourcing strategies to identify actions to improve ingredient quality and mitigate supply chain risks
• Supplier Issue Resolution: Raise and resolve ingredient-related non-conformances with suppliers, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Technical Support: Provide expert support on ingredient-related queries from both internal teams and co-manufacturing partners
• Site Quality & Efficiency Support: Contribute to quality and operational efficiency improvements at Huel’s Milton Keynes production facility and across co-manufacturer sites
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Develop and track quarterly KPIs to evaluate supplier performance against key internal benchmarks and drive progress on product quality and complaint reduction initiatives
• Accreditation Compliance: Oversee ingredient compliance with external certifications such as Kosher, Halal, BRCGS, Coeliac Society, Non-GMO Project, and Vegan Society, including support for associated audits
• Quality Evaluation Support: Collaborate with the Ingredient Technologist to assess ingredient quality and support supplier quality improvement initiatives
• Supplier Auditing: Conduct audits and site visits of supplier manufacturing facilities in line with Huel’s internal supplier audit standards
  

What we're looking for in you

This role is a great fit for someone with at least 2–3 years of experience in a quality assurance/technical manager position within the food industry.

• You’ll need to have worked with food safety/quality within the food and drink sector.
• A bonus will be some knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements within the UK/EU/US but this isn’t essential.
• Strong organisational, project management, and delegation skills
• A positive, energetic and can-do attitude and an appetite to get stuck into a variety of projects at once
• Be able to have strong communication and relationship building skills

And as always, we’re on the lookout for new Hueligans who love a fast-paced environment and are always striving to be their best. We want people who aren’t afraid to think differently and push boundaries. If you’re all about setting big goals and believe that amazing things happen through creativity and teamwork, you’ll fit right in at Huel!

What do we offer in return?

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That's why we've created a world-class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they're making!

🕖 Hybrid working - We spend Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office together. This role will see you work 2 days a week from our HQ in Tring, and 1 day from our Factory in Milton Keynes. The remaining two days have the option to be worked from home.

🌴 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

🥤 Free Huel to keep you going

🏖️ 2 weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere!

🐾 Dog friendly

🙋 Paid Volunteering Days

🏋️ Free on-site gym with free classes, and we will give you your own nutrition plan

🧘 Free on-site wellness area offering infrared saunas and an ice bath🧘

🧠 Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by Self-Space.

🏥 Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

⚡ Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

🚴Cycle to Work Scheme

🤰 Enhanced Family Leave

👪 Workplace Nursery Scheme

🎓 Huel Academy

💸 Paid Employee Referral Scheme

🎉 Biannual events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

We are Hueligans

We know that diversity isn't just important; it’s essential, and it makes us stronger. We're all about embracing our differences, celebrating what makes us unique, and bringing together Hueligans from all walks of life.

Whilst we all share the 7 values of Huel, it’s our individual differences that truly enhance our culture of belonging. We seek out Hueligans from around the world, encouraging authenticity, diverse views, and fresh ideas to create products that our global customers love.

Meet our teams here.