Senior Quality Analyst

Overview

Company Description
Muller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Muller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Muller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Title Senior Quality Analyst – Quality Department, Muller in Market Drayton (Butter Plant).

Role Purpose The purpose of this role is to drive quality performance through improved analysis, extended subject knowledge and testing performance whilst striving to continuously improve in line with Muller values by supporting the development of Laboratory Technicians and the Quality Management System.

Contract Full Time/Permanent

Shift Pattern Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)

Location Market Drayton (Butter)

• Ensure laboratory tasks are completed on time to the right standard
• All testing completed accurately and on time in line with the MTS's, including any additional trial work and annual surveillance testing
• Daily calibrations and controls are completed and any issues investigated and resolved
• The laboratory is organised and tidy with a 'clean as you go' mindset
• Ensure that stock is rotated and levels are monitored and maintained
• Able to prioritise workload effectively
• All documentation either electronic or hard copies are complete in full

• Competent in microbiological methods
• Total Viable Count (Petrifilm)
• Enterobacteriaceae (Petrifilm)

• Aseptic skills
• Auditing
• Lab safety
• NIR technology (FOSS)
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Laboratory Accreditation standards i.e. CLAS

• Pipetting skills
• HACCP L2
• In depth Micro and dairy Chemistry knowledge

In return for your contributions to our success, Muller offers a competitive salary package. We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• Up to 5% yearly bonus
• Monthly Pay
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2x your annual salary
• 23 days holiday per year
• Health care cash plan
• Access to thousands of rewards via the Muller Rewards platform