Central Technical Auditor, Droitwich

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 businessWhat 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 sitesIdentifying 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 standardsReporting 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 similarExperience 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 likeReduction 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 planCareer 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.#hiring #applynow1 You can find out more about Mller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Mller UK&Ireland TPBN1_UKTJ