Area Leader in London

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

About You:

• 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.
• Able to work in Afternoon Shift.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Supervisor & 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.

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.
• 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:

• 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...