Factory Trainer

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.

What you’ll need:
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene Standards in the food manufacturing industry
• Proven experience as a trainer or in a similar role
• Good understanding of the operation and products
• High level of reliability and flexibility is required to cover different shifts for the training
• Punctuality is essential.
• Good communication skill in English
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Relevant training certifications (e.g., Train the Trainer, Food Safety Certification) are beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

The Factory Trainer will be responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating training programs for employees within the food manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong understanding of food safety regulations, manufacturing processes, and adult learning principles. The Factory Trainer will collaborate with department heads to identify training needs, develop curriculum, and ensure that employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
Training Program Development:
• Collaborate with department managers to identify training needs and goals.
• Design and develop training programs that align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Create engaging and interactive training materials, including presentations, manuals, and hands-on activities.
• To assist in creating/updating production procedures/manual by taking photos of the process step by step
Training Delivery:
• Conduct training sessions for new and existing employees, ensuring the key trainings get delivered to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Utilise a variety of training methods, such as on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning, to accommodate different learning styles.
• Monitor and assess training effectiveness, adjusting current training programs as needed.
• Train staff in any position on any shift as required.
• To train any staffs when the new product is launched and to monitor them in terms of correct procedures.
• To continuously teach any staff why they need to follow the procedures by understanding the Technical standard and requirements.
• Ensure documented H&S training is completed for all production staff, for every machine and equipment they use
Food Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure that all training programs incorporate and reinforce food safety practices and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and changes in regulations, integrating this knowledge into training programs.
• Understand the BRC technical requirement (HACCP, Document Control, Training Schedule)
Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of employee training completion and performance in line with BRC standards in a timely manner and update training metrics and employees’ training records on the HR system
• Generate reports to track training metrics and assess the impact of training programs on employee performance.
• Maintain training matrix for all factory employees.
Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and update training programs to reflect changes in processes, technology, and regulations.
• Solicit feedback from employees and management to identify areas for improvement in training content and delivery.
Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between training initiatives and overall business objectives.
• Build positive relationships with employees, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.

 Best Things about the job
• A friendly and inclusive workplace with a great team that is passionate to provide the best quality
service and products.
• Working with a team that have a true passion for what they do, you will have an opportunity to use your experience/skills to bring an effective change and develop your career along the way.
• Taiko is growing rapidly so future growth opportunities are possible and you’ll benefit from discounts on products produced in the factory as well as 50% off all YO! Restaurants

Key Accountabilities:

• Understanding BRC Technical Standard in their areas and making sure that they should be implemented daily.
• Have ownership of their responsibilities and make sure the members of their team clearly understand what they need to do on a daily basis.
• To try to create a positive working environment with the members of their team.
• To report daily issues including personnel to their line managers in a timely manner.
• Making sure all staff understand and follow all procedures throughout the factory.
• Have ownership of the duties in the area that you are assigned to in any aspect of operation including machinery, personnel training, and technical requirement.

 

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...