Technical Manager - Packaging

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 - Packaging 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’re now looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of technical standards across packaging for our food, drink, and merchandise ranges (think shakers and scoops!).

This role will be key in implementing packaging schemes and ensuring regulatory compliance across the UK, EU, US, and Asian markets, while also working closely with industry bodies to keep us at the forefront of best practice.

Here’s an insight into what you’ll get up to:

• Managing the implementation of packaging scheme & regulatory compliance in UK, EU, US & Asian markets, working closely with industry & sector bodies. Reporting monthly on compliance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing compliance to accreditation requirements including; Kosher, Halal, BRCGS, and supporting accreditation audits.
• Setting the packaging technical requirements & undertaking the approval of suppliers & packaging materials on a global basis
• Build monthly KPIs to assess against packaging suppliers and regularly monitor and improve performance, building strong relationships with suppliers
• Driving the innovation agenda for sustainable packaging with a particular emphasis on achieving low carbon, circular packaging solutions
• Developing testing procedures for packaging ensuring specification & legal conformance (e.g. ISTA, drop and burst testing). Setting and monitoring adherence to quality standards
• Driving efficiency, quality and suitability of packaging at our manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, working closely with the Engineering team.
• Managing packaging related complaints reduction. Setting initiatives for suppliers, internal and co-manufactures, working closely with site Technical Managers.
• Being the Huel ‘go to’ and business voice for packaging.
• Defining & developing a sustainable packaging strategy for all Huel Products in collaboration with our sustainability, development and procurement teams

What we're looking for in you

This role will best suit someone with circa 3-5 years + of experience within a technical manager role. You may have worked on packaging directly, or you may just have done some packaging project work and have an interest in pursuing it full time!

• You’ll need to have worked 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

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! One week in the Summer and one week at Christmas

🐾 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.