Title: QA Raw Material Technologist

Müller UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products company in England is seeking a QA Raw Material Technologist to ensure raw materials meet standards, coordinate testing, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a background in QA or raw materials, experience in a laboratory, and strong attention to detail. This position offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including development opportunities and pension match.

Benefits

5% Bonus paid annually

33 days holidays

4% Company match pension

Access to discounts through Müller Rewards

Qualifications

• Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential.
• Clarify and implement testing requirements for raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of testing requirements to ensure site compliance.
• Develop a weekly inspection plan for incoming goods.
• Organise testing cover for planned absence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic

Packaging related apprenticeship

Tools

SAP modules

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a QA Raw Material Technologist who will be responsible for ensuring raw materials meet our standards and specifications and co-ordinate the continuous improvement of raw material supply. In addition to supporting budget setting and driving down the cost of packaging waste and faulty raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of the Muller standard testing requirements to ensure the site remains compliant at all times.
• Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
• Review the incoming material delivery schedule and develop a weekly inspection plan to meet the requirements of the site testing schedule for incoming goods.
• Support the raw materials specialist and the raw material planners to ensure any specific testing priorities are considered when developing the weekly inspection plan.
• Follow the appropriate SOP for the raw material being tested to ensure accurate assessment of quality for the batch received.
• Organise testing cover to account for periods of planned absence.
• Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety to improve standards and remove potential issues and hazards.
• Drive line performance through coaching of line operators and support managers in the improvement of OEE.

Qualifications

• Packaging related apprenticeship or similar.
• Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using SAP modules is desirable.
• Experience writing technical reports is desirable.

Company and Benefits

• Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer\'s Top 100 list of Britain\'s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
• Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain\'s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
• Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
• Additionally a competitive salary, 5% Bonus paid annually, 33 days holidays (inclusive of back holidays), progression routes and career development / continuous training, 4% Company match pension, X2 Life Assurance, and access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store.
• Be part of a globally recognised brand.