Quality Control Administrator

Snowfox Group; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Warehouse Quality Control Administrator. You'll oversee quality control practices and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while contributing to a dynamic team in a key operational role.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Annual discretionary bonus

Discretionary Life Assurance

Private Medical Cash Plan

Discounts via reward platform

50% off food for employees

Participation in sustainability initiatives

Annual Awards ceremony

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and warehouse operations is crucial.
• Strong numerical aptitude and reliability expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control practices within warehouse operations.
• Conduct inspections and monitor compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of raw materials and adhere to FIFO.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Navision

Job description

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 the Warehouse Quality Control Administrator, you will play a key role in overseeing quality control practices within our warehouse operations. This position involves ensuring that incoming and outgoing products meet quality standards, monitoring storage conditions, conducting inspections, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, organisational skills, and experience in food safety and warehouse operations.

• Good understanding of the operation, products, and procedures.
• High level of reliability, flexibility, and punctuality.
• Advanced IT literacy with experience of MS Office and Excel.
• Driven and dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Due to expansion, we are looking for QC Administrators working 7 days a week on a rolling rota from 5pm to 1am (additional shift allowance is paid).

• Inspection of Goods-in for quality and quantity, determining usability for production or rejection based on food safety standards.
• Inspect incoming raw materials (including packaging) ensuring they are within specifications and report any out-of-specification items.
• Monitor storage conditions of raw materials and ensure they stay within specifications during transfers.
• Check compliance with food safety and QA procedures, including allergen control measures.
• Ensure proper storage of raw materials and adherence to FIFO.
• Maintain and document warehouse records accurately and timely, and coordinate with the Technical department for reviews.
• Verify daily deliveries, sign delivery notes, and record actual volumes, quality, and dates.
• Provide batch numbers and best-before dates to Warehouse Systems Controller for stock booking and labeling.
• Apply labels to received goods and process transfers to production accurately in Navision, reporting shortages as needed.
• Work closely with and provide cover to the Warehouse Systems Controller when necessary.
• Assist warehouse staff with their duties when QC tasks are not busy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas and yard.

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunities for career growth through our apprentice program.
• Support services for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Discretionary Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Group Personal Pension and Private Medical Cash Plan.
• Access to retail, cinema, and gym discounts via our reward platform.
• 50% off food when dining with us and friends.
• Participation in sustainability initiatives aligned with UN goals, sourcing sustainable seafood, and using recyclable packaging.
• Annual Awards ceremony with opportunities for managers to win trips to Japan.

About us:

Join us and be part of something big. We operate over 1500 retail kiosks globally, have our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre, 63 YO! restaurants, 50 retail partners, and are present in 3700 locations worldwide, from Hawaii to Aberdeen.

Our Values:

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together.

Ready to Roll?

Come join us and play a key role in bringing people together to enjoy better food the Japanese way.