Quality Intern

As a Quality Intern on a 13-month placement, you will play a key role in leading cross-functional teams to ensure food safety and the production of high-quality foods. This hands-on opportunity involves working within the Mller Yogurts & Desserts business unit, focusing on quality control management in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Your primary responsibilities include: - Leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain and improve food safety standards and product quality. - Conducting regular quality inspections and audits of production processes, raw materials, and finished products. - Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. - Analyzing quality data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process improvement. - Collaborating with production, supply chain, and other departments to resolve quality-related problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Supporting the development and maintenance of documentation, including standard operating procedures and quality records. - Participating in internal and external audits, and assisting in the preparation of audit responses. - Contributing to training programs for production staff on quality standards and best practices. - Assisting in the investigation of customer complaints and non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions. - Engaging in projects aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and optimizing processes. This role provides exposure to real-world quality management in a leading FMCG company, offering practical experience in food safety, quality assurance, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications and requirements: - Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field. - Strong interest in quality control and food safety within the FMCG industry. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams. - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends. - Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Basic understanding of quality management systems and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) is desirable. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Previous internship or work experience in a manufacturing or quality environment is a plus. - Must be available for a 13-month placement starting in July 2026.

Muller Dairy is a dairy products manufacturer and marketer, producing branded and private label dairy items from British milk, and is part of the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller group employing over 24,000 people across Europe.