Warehouse Manager

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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.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Warehouse Manager with a strong background in high-volume, fast-paced environments-preferably within food manufacturing or FMCG. You will have proven experience in managing and developing warehouse teams, demonstrating a hands-on leadership style that focuses on performance, accountability, and team engagement.

Confident in overseeing day-to-day operations, you will lead by example to ensure the warehouse runs efficiently and safely. They possess solid knowledge of stock control, inventory accuracy, and warehouse management systems (WMS), alongside a clear understanding of food safety and health & safety regulations. A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, is essential. Strong organisational abilities and excellent cross-functional communication skills will enable them to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, supporting the wider business goals.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring all operations are carried out efficiently, safely, and in line with company procedures and food safety standards
• Lead, manage, and develop the warehouse team, setting clear performance expectations and providing ongoing coaching and support
• Maintain accurate stock control, including regular cycle counts and full stocktakes, and investigate any discrepancies
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to meet production and customer requirements
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams to support smooth operations and minimise downtime
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies, promoting a strong safety culture across the team
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency and reduce waste
• Manage warehouse layout and space utilisation to support productivity and inventory accuracy
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and report any issues promptly
• Produce regular reports on warehouse KPIs, stock accuracy, and team performance for senior management
• Support audits and ensure the warehouse is always audit-ready in line with food industry standards (e.g. BRC, SALSA)

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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...