Contract: Full TimeSalary: €50,000Contracted Hours: 40Established 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.This role of Production Manager has 2 direct reports and a team of around 50 people across ingredients preparation (Rice cooking, veg fish & mixing prepare, Maki and Nigiri prep) & Packing (assembly, labelling departments). This role is to support the shift to enable a safe and efficient working environment, focusing on producing quality products within agreed budgetary KPI measures.Key Responsibilities:Resource Allocation:Determine the manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand. Assign workers and other staff to specific production operations. Schedule shifts based on production requirements.Producing a production schedule and coordinating workflow:Produce and optimise the end-to-end production schedule for multiple WIP processes into final products. Coordinate the production workflow for different food products. Prioritise operations to maximise performance and minimise delays.Collaboration:Collaborate with the Operations team, quality control, Technical, warehouse, and other relevant staff. Address any issues that arise during production.Inventory Management:Manage daily closing stock in expect levels. Manage inventory levels effectively. Ensure timely delivery of raw materials.Monitoring and Reporting:Monitor ongoing jobs to ensure they finish on time and within budget. Obtain and report on output information (e.g., number of finished products, defect percentages, number of work hours vs planned worked hours). Monitor deviation from planned production schedule and ensure compliance with food allergen controls. Prepare and submit status and performance reports.Ensure compliance with legal, site, and H&S guidelines, promoting a safe, calm, efficient environment. Ensure adherence to Quality guidelines and working within Quality parameters.Supervise teams, providing direction, motivation, coaching, and counselling to achieve performance targets. Manage people aspects including absence, conduct, performance, training & review periods.Identify, Coach and Mentor individuals with potential for higher-level roles, assisting their personal development.Investigate process and quality issues, using problem-solving techniques to understand root causes and provide recommendations/solutions.Ensure effective communication processes between shifts for handovers and promote a 'one-team mentality.Lead continuous improvement initiatives and various projects to deliver sustainable improvements in production performance. Ensure Shift Huddles & Tier 1 meetings are conducted daily and weekly reports sent to SLT on time.Competency:Experience:Proven experience in food manufacturing and planning with good Excel skills. Familiarity with production planning, food safety, food allergens, and quality control principles. Exposure to MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning) is advantageous.Technical Skills:Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Navision (Business Central) systems. Knowledge of PowerBI and power query will be a distinct advantage. Expert Food safety & HCCP level. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Good understanding of mathematics and statistics.Communication:Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams. Degree educated.Goal:Your goal as a Production Manager is to ensure the cost-efficient and seamless flow of our food production operations, meeting quality standards and distribution timelines.We're proud to offer:Opportunity to grow your career alongside 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.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 deliver progress against 9 UN sustainability goals.Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.About us:Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento).Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre.63 YO! restaurants.3700 locations globally from Hawaii to Aberdeen.Our Values:Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together.Ready to Roll?Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...
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