Warehouse Supervisor 3pm to 12am

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.

About You:

You’ve got the attitude, energy, and standards to match:

• You’ve led teams before and know how to get people performing at their best
• You’re organised, switched on, and detail-obsessed (in a good way)
• You don’t cut corners – quality is non-negotiable
• You stay cool under pressure and thrive in a fast-moving environment
• You’re hands-on and not afraid to get stuck in with your team
• You spot problems early and fix them fast
• You communicate clearly and keep everyone aligned
• You take ownership – when it’s yours, it’s yours

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the warehouse team – keeping everyone sharp, focused, and on it
• Make sure all tasks are completed on time, every time – no errors
• Own the full warehouse operation – from staffing and training to daily performance
• Ensure your team is trained, confident, and fully equipped to smash their roles
• Keep quality tight – if it’s not right, it doesn’t go to production. No exceptions.
• Double-check materials, packaging and labels are 100% correct (details matter here)
• Spot and report errors, stock shortages, or issues before they become problems
• Keep production flowing by delivering the right materials, in the right volumes
• Work closely with Purchasing and management to flag and fix any issues
• Step in to support stock transfers when needed
• Keep everything clean, organised and audit-ready (warehouse, chillers, freezers)
• Make sure goods-in processes are followed properly, every time
• Retrain team members who need support getting back on track
• Own traceability (Navision) and make sure processes are followed properly
• Support stocktakes and investigate any discrepancies
• Keep paperwork accurate and up to date
• Carry out forklift checks and maintain safe working standards
• Jump in and support wherever needed – team first, always

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
• 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 packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• 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

• Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, 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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