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Technical Manager (Food Ingredients)

Manila Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Technical Manager will lead the local technical function across multiple product categories, managing a team while ensuring strong execution of customer-driven projects. It plays a key role in bridging commercial and technical teams, both locally and across the region, to drive new business opportunities.
  • Lead and shape a high-performing technical team with strong local impact
  • High-visibility role bridging technical and commercial teams regionally

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized innovator in the food ingredients sector, providing high‑quality flavor solutions across sweet, savory, bakery, confectionery, and emerging categories. The company partners with leading food and beverage manufacturers worldwide, combining strong technical expertise and consumer insight to drive category innovation and develop market‑relevant, consumer‑centric products.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage the technical team in the Philippines, covering multiple application categories
  • Drive execution of customer projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across concurrent initiatives
  • Act as the key bridge between the commercial and technical teams, aligning project priorities with business objectives
  • Collaborate closely with regional technical teams to leverage expertise and resources when required
  • Ensure effective delegation of projects within the team, optimizing strengths and workload distribution
  • Build strong internal relationships with stakeholders to support business development and project wins
  • Maintain high team engagement and performance through strong leadership and coaching

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technical Manager should have:

  • Ideally 8-10 years of total professional experience within within B2B food ingredients, B2C, flavors, or relevant food sectors.
  • 3-4 years of leadership experience
  • Solid technical background with exposure across multiple product or application categories
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team
  • Strong project management capability, handling multiple, simultaneous initiatives
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional and regional environment
  • A collaborative and people-oriented leader who can balance technical and commercial priorities

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Hybrid work setup (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH with flexibility)
  • Leadership responsibility with the opportunity to shape team direction and performance
  • Exposure to regional stakeholders and projects, enhancing career growth and visibility
  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment with strong cross-functional engagement



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Technical Manager, we encourage you to apply now and join a leading player in the Engineering & Manufacturing sector.

Contact
Ramon Nolasco
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7012722
Phone number
+63277952811

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Manila
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ramon Nolasco
Consultant contact
+63277952811
Job Reference
JN-052026-7012722
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.