Job Description

Company Overview

Puffin Produce Ltd is dedicated to growing and supplying a variety of Welsh produce, ensuring that every detail is attended to in the cultivation of high-quality fresh products. We proudly support Welsh farmers and the local economy while delivering top-notch produce to our customers throughout Wales and the UK.

Summary

As a Quality Team Leader at Puffin Produce Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance for our range of fresh produce. This position is essential for ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional products to our loyal customers and will help our operations teams understand the quality of the crop that our farmers are delivering. We are looking for people who have had previous experience in a quality role and preferably have had some supervisory experience, this will give candidates a good grounding, ready to learn our specific processes and systems.

Job Purpose

To lead and support Intake QA dept ensuring incoming raw materials meet quality, food safety and compliance standards. The role requires a hands-on approach to supervising quality control operations and collaborating with production, technical, and procurement teams to uphold customer and company specifications.

Responsibilities

.Lead, manage and support QA Intake team across shifts to ensure effective quality control process by ensuring QA resources are allocated appropriately based on Production volume and seasonal harvest schedule. Ensure all staff are trained and competent in quality inspections, sampling and testing procedures such as tuber sizing; defect visual and/or peel assessment to be able to carry out timely inspections of incoming Raw material deliveries All Intake Records are filled in Momentum correctly maintaining all relevant traceability data Issues are highlighted and escalated in a timely manner The team are able to function in your absence and a deputy is clear on their responsibilities Raw material quality or food safety issues are quickly identified and escalated to the relevant parties (Line Manager; Procurement; Technical) Conduct regular team briefings & catch up`s, performance reviews and support personal development. Support audit readiness by always maintaining high QA standards such as updated training records and any relevant internal audits Deliver on-the-job training and maintain team focus in a fast-paced environment Drive a proactive, right - first- time approach for quality and compliance QA equipment (scales; thermometers) are calibrated and maintained. Ensure all quality activities are carried out in safe and hygienic manner, in accordance with food safety regulations.

Requirements

Experience in a quality assurance role within the food production industry preferred Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations. Effective leadership abilities with experience managing a team. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. IT Skills - MS word suite
If you are passionate about maintaining high-quality standards in food production and want to make a difference at Puffin Produce Ltd, we invite you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Haverfordwest SA62 4BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/06/2025
Reference ID: QA Lead 2025
Expected start date: 30/06/2025