QMS Systems Coordinator

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.

You will coach teams on food safety and quality standards, ensuring product safety and compliance. You will also manage non-conforming materials, conduct GMP audits, and review manufacturing records, issuing reports with corrective actions.

Perform root cause analysis for non-conformances, organoleptic assessments of finished products, and maintain QMS documentation. Conduct traceability audits, ensuring compliance with BRCGS standards and regulations. Develop internal auditing tools, implement data-driven quality improvements, and monitor production processes.

Additionally, you will assist with policy development, provide quality planning support, and conduct training sessions to ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards across the organisation.

You will be responsible for supporting the technical/quality teams as well as production and operations
teams in complying with BRCGS, legal and customer technical standards and expectations,
through coaching and auditing, embedding a ‘right first-time’ approach.

• 2+ years of experience working with quality systems.
• 2+ years food manufacturing experience, preferably in a technical role
• Level 3 HACCP
• Level 3 Food Safety
• Auditor Qualification
• Recognised allergen qualification
• A basic understanding of customer codes of practice (eg: allergen, labelling and coding, and
foreign body detection
• Training in root cause analysis methods and tools
• Train the trainer
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, especially Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• good literacy and numeracy skills
• accuracy and attention to detail
• organised and good time management
• good communication skills
• Influencing skills

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 across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 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...