Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are seeking two motivated and proactive Production Supervisors to support the Shift Managers in driving operational goals and maintaining quality standards within our Assembly Department. These roles are critical in ensuring production targets are met while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards across two key shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Shift Manager in achieving operational objectives and delivering performance on shift.
• Ensure all Critical Control Points (CCPs) are consistently adhered to across all processes to maintain product safety and integrity.
• Take full accountability for process KPIs and overall production performance.
• Maintain high standards of service to both internal and external customers, promoting a positive team and company culture.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with support functions and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to support team members and adapt to new challenges or changes.
• Proactively avoid conflict and foster positive, effective working relationships throughout the business.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety policies and regulations.
• Enforce adherence to all company and departmental policies and guidelines among team members.

• Enthusiastic, positive, and self-motivated team player with a proactive approach.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Commitment to achieving personal, team, and company goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance.
• Shift 1: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Shift 2: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packagi