QA Food Science Specialist
Job Description
Who we are
Weand#39;re M-ller UK andamp; Ireland, a family-run dairy business and weand#39;re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and weand#39;re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: M-ller Milk andamp; Ingredients (MMI) and M-ller Yogurt andamp; Desserts (MYD).
Weand#39;re here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nationand#39;s face. Weand#39;re all about *Deep breath* M-ller Corner, M-ller Light, M-ller Bliss, M-ller Rice, M-ller FRijj, M-ller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.
We know that sounds like a lot, but thatand#39;s why we need you!
Why M-ller?
Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at M-ller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UKand#39;s most popular dairy brand, weand#39;re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
Did you know that 29 M-ller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And thatand#39;s just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, weand#39;re looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nationand#39;s face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.
QA Food Science Specialist
Location: Market Drayton, Telford or Minsterley (with travel required to all three sites)
At M-ller, weand#39;re driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great tasting dairy. As part of our Quality Assurance team within M-ller Yogurt andamp; Desserts, weand#39;re now looking for a QA Food Science Specialist to act as the scientific subject matter expert across our UK sites.
This is a key technical role, providing leadership across microbiology, chemistry and process science, ensuring robust standards that protect food safety, quality and compliance while supporting continuous improvement.
What youand#39;ll be doing:
What weand#39;re looking for:
What youand#39;ll receive:
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
Why M-ller?
Youand#39;ll be joining a business that invests in quality, technology and people, offering the opportunity to influence standards at scale while continuing to develop your technical expertise within a market-leading FMCG environment.
#hiring
Weand#39;re M-ller UK andamp; Ireland, a family-run dairy business and weand#39;re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and weand#39;re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: M-ller Milk andamp; Ingredients (MMI) and M-ller Yogurt andamp; Desserts (MYD).
Weand#39;re here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nationand#39;s face. Weand#39;re all about *Deep breath* M-ller Corner, M-ller Light, M-ller Bliss, M-ller Rice, M-ller FRijj, M-ller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.
We know that sounds like a lot, but thatand#39;s why we need you!
Why M-ller?
Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at M-ller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UKand#39;s most popular dairy brand, weand#39;re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
Did you know that 29 M-ller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And thatand#39;s just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, weand#39;re looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nationand#39;s face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.
QA Food Science Specialist
Location: Market Drayton, Telford or Minsterley (with travel required to all three sites)
At M-ller, weand#39;re driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great tasting dairy. As part of our Quality Assurance team within M-ller Yogurt andamp; Desserts, weand#39;re now looking for a QA Food Science Specialist to act as the scientific subject matter expert across our UK sites.
This is a key technical role, providing leadership across microbiology, chemistry and process science, ensuring robust standards that protect food safety, quality and compliance while supporting continuous improvement.
What youand#39;ll be doing:
- Acting as the scientific expert across M-ller Yogurt andamp; Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food.
- Leading the development, deployment and governance of science-based technical standards and specifications
- Driving spoilage prevention, mould and pathogen reduction through data-led improvement plans
- Supporting root cause analysis of quality incidents and contributing to crisis and incident management
- Driving continuous improvement in laboratory quality systems, equipment capability and horizon scanning for new technologies
- Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Group Quality and external laboratories
- Coaching and developing laboratory and site teams to strengthen quality capability at every level
What weand#39;re looking for:
- A science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline
- Strong experience within food manufacturing, ideally FMCG or dairy and with a microbiology bias
- HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable but not essential
- A structured, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What youand#39;ll receive:
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical healthcare
- Contributory pension plan
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous annual leave increasing with service.
- Flexible benefits programme
- In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.
Why M-ller?
Youand#39;ll be joining a business that invests in quality, technology and people, offering the opportunity to influence standards at scale while continuing to develop your technical expertise within a market-leading FMCG environment.
#hiring