4x Category Manager (Fresh Produce Fruit & Veg, Fish Seafood)-Wholesale/Retail

RECRUIT HAUS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A food quality management firm in Singapore is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee fresh produce standards. You will be responsible for defining and maintaining quality standards, initiating pilot programs for process improvements, and training store teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience in operations or quality roles within fresh produce. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure product freshness across categories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in operations or quality in fresh produce.
• Ability to influence and train suppliers and retail teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in handling fresh fish and seafood.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain quality standards for fresh food categories.
• Initiate pilot programs for new processes.
• Monitor key metrics related to freshness and quality.

Skills

Operations management

Supplier management

Training cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Adaptable mindset

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Business, Food Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Report to Fresh Produce Director

• Define, implement, and maintain quality standards for our fresh food categories

• Initiate pilot programs for new processes, packaging solutions, or shelf-life improvements

• Address and resolve any quality-related complaints in collaboration with store teams

• Develop and enforce SOPs for storage, handling, and display of fresh foods

• Work with Category Managers to ensure suppliers meet technical specifications and safety standards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for Fresh Produce

• Monitor and optimize the cold chain process from supplier to store to ensure product freshness

• Support store teams with technical knowledge, training, and operational improvements

• Monitor and guide fresh food merchandising, stock rotation, and waste control processes

• Collaborate with visual merchandising and operations teams to maintain fresh category presentation standards

• Track key metrics including spoilage rates, customer complaints, audit scores, and waste percentages

• Analyze trends to identify issues and recommend corrective/preventive actions

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor in Business, Food Science Food Technology, or related field

• 5+ years of operations, supply chain, supplier management experience in a fresh produce (Seafood & Fish, Fruits & Vegetable) - quality or food safety role, preferably in a retail or wholesale environment

• Ability to train and influence cross-functional teams(Suppliers / Retail)

• Good technical knowledge and how to handle cutting for fresh Fish & Seafood

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset

• Able to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Positive, proactive, and adaptable mindset.

Interested candidates, submit MS Word resume to [e-mail] or contact [phone]