Specifications Coordinator - Yo!Sushi : Job Details

Specifications Coordinator

Technical - Taiko Acton

Contract: Full Time Salary: £30,000 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 Specifications Coordinator, you are detail-oriented, organised, and thrive in a fast-paced factory environment. You have a keen eye for accuracy and a deep understanding of technical documentation, particularly within food production or manufacturing settings.

You are proficient in managing and maintaining product specifications, ensuring all information is up-to-date, compliant with industry standards, and accessible to relevant stakeholders. Your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Production is essential.

Above all, you are passionate about quality and committed to upholding the highest standards in every aspect of your work.

• To ensure adherence to relevant Health & safety/Food Hygiene legislations• Managing the supplier database to ensure all suppliers are checked and approved to BRCGS standards and customer requirements• Maintain supplier assurance and ETI base code information is up to date• Maintain finished products specifications• Reviewing and approving raw material specifications as well as finished product specifications• Maintain the raw materials log• Raise, issue and coordinate action for Supplier Non-conformances (SNC’s)• Manage the Supplier review and monitoring• Maintain labelling compliance• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with internal persons and departments within the business and external persons.• Communicate with colleagues and Manager• Be flexible to assist with other jobs within Technical Department as required

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 globa