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Production Admin Production - Production - Day Shift Contract: Full Time Salary: £24,500 Contracted Hours: 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. Perform general secretarial/administrative duties for the Production department. Daily staff absent and attendance report, uploading return to work form to ESS Good numeric and literacy skills Previous experience in a similar administration role, preferably within the food manufacturing industry. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience of using Navision software. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Ensure that all relevant parties are informed about changes in product availability, pricing, or other pertinent information. Provide general administrative support to the production department, including filing, data entry, and managing office supplies. Assist in organizing sales meetings and events as needed. We have 2 positions available shift patterns are: 6:00am - 14:30pm & 14:00pm - 22:30pm As a production administrator you play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising production processes within organisation. You will coordinate activities across departments, manage production schedules and resources, ensure product quality and compliance with regulations, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during production. Through effective coordination and resource management, you will contribute to the efficiency, quality, and profitability of production operations. 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 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 acr
Production Planner Planning - Purchasing Contract: Full Time Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Contracted Hours: 40 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. As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of production operations within our business. Your primary responsibility will be to organise production activities according to demand, quality and technical standards. You'll collaborate closely with managers, engineers, and production teams to optimise processes and meet production targets and distribution time windows. 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 125 different food products. Prioritise operations to maximise performance and minimise delays. 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. 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. Collaboration: Collaborate with the Operations team, quality control, Technical, warehouse, and other relevant staff. Work closely with production teams to address any issues that arise during production. Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels effectively. Ensure timely delivery of raw materials. Requirements and Skills Experience: Proven experience as a production planner with advance 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. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Good understanding of mathematics and statistics. Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams. Education: Degree educated Goal Your goal as a Production Planner 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 with us with available apprentice program Brilliant support