Andrew Davidson

Head of Operations Puffin Produce

Cardigan, Wales, United Kingdom

About

An experienced Interim and Permanent Operations Manager/Director. 20+ years of managing the full E2E supply chain. Managed most cross functions - Growing, Procurement, Supply, Packaging, Logistics, H&S, Hygiene, Engineering, Capital, CI, Operations and Technical. Experience in BRC/ISO 45001 & 14001 and retailer audits, all BRC AA*. Supplied all major retailers, food service and B2C. Annual t/o up to £400m over 5 sites. I have worked in low risk and high care businesses with complex components and high staff numbers. My recent work history is in a heavily invested paperless automated factory. I use my team's expertise to exceed expectations through a balanced leadership style of soft and hard skills. The key is to lead by example, be visible, not afraid to challenge or be challenged. I've helped improve business and personnel performance throughout my career. I am great believer in working for the staff to remove obstacles.

Experience

  • Head of Operations at Puffin Produce Ltd
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Interim HOO at Greeen+ LTD
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Operations Director at Flamingo Horticulture
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Head Of Operations at PrepWorld
    May 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    I am delighted to be part of a progressive forward thinking business. We are on an exciting journey and part of a larger supportive group that really cares for its employees.

  • Interim Head of Operations at Supernutrients
    Jun 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr