Central Technical Auditor
This is a newly created multi-site role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on-site across our UK manufacturing locations.
Are you a passionate food safety and quality professional looking to make a real impact across multiple manufacturing sites? This is a unique opportunity to join Mller in a newly created, high-visibility role driving technical compliance, audit excellence, and continuous improvement across our UK network.
Why this role stands out
Network-wide influence, work across multiple sites, not tied to one location
High-impact remit, directly improve food safety, quality, and audit performance
Autonomy + visibility, own your audit programme while partnering senior stakeholders
Continuous improvement focus, help shape best practice and raise standards across the business
What you'll be doing
As Central Technical Auditor, you'll act as a subject matter expert in food safety and quality auditing, ensuring all sites meet the MMI Manufacturing Standard and driving sustainable improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting technical audits across multiple manufacturing sites
Identifying non-conformances and leading robust root cause analysis & CAPA
Supporting sites to eliminate repeat issues and improve audit outcomes
Delivering and facilitating Quality Roadmap cycles across the network
Tracking trends and analysing repeat non-conformance data
Coaching and influencing site teams to embed best practice and technical capability
Supporting external audit readiness and compliance with standards
Reporting on KPIs, audit performance, and risk areas to senior stakeholders
What we're looking for
We're looking for a confident and credible technical professional who can challenge, influence and drive change across multiple sites.
Essential:
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Science or similar
Experience in a food manufacturing quality role (FMCG)
Auditing experience within food safety/quality environments
Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP/VACCP
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Key skills & behaviours
Strong lead auditor capability with coaching mindset
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Influential communicator able to engage at all levels
Highly organised, resilient, and collaborative
Comfortable working autonomously across multiple locations
What success looks like
Reduction in repeat audit non-conformances across the network
Improved audit readiness and external audit performance
High rate of effective CAPA closure
Clear progression of sites through Quality Roadmap maturity
What's in it for you?
Annual bonus
Company car
2x life assurance
Health care cash plan
Career development and growth
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
At Mller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.
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