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.

Müller Dairy is a dairy and FMCG company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded and private label dairy products in the UK and Ireland, part of the larger Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller with over 31,000 employees across Europe.