Assistant Manager, HSSE (Country Foods)

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. is seeking a Head of Health, Safety, Security and Environment to lead the HSSE function for its Country Foods operations from Singapore.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards, and driving effective HSSE programs across facilities. You will manage risk assessments, incident investigations, audits and governance, while liaising with regulators and internal stakeholders to foster a strong safety culture and reliable environmental stewardship across all

Qualifications

• Experience leading HSSE programmes and teams.
• Strong knowledge of WSH Act, Fire Safety Act, ISO 45001:2018.
• Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSSE function to ensure legal, regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Manage the HSSE Management System and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor HSSE programmes, controls and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with licences, permits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead HSSE risk assessments, contractor management and planning.
• Oversee safety, security and environmental controls across operations.
• Lead audits, inspections and timely corrective actions.
• Investigate HSSE incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain HSSE records and performance indicators.
• Promote HSSE governance and culture across the site.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Audits

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Workplace Safety & Health

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

Job Description

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines. SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and continuously improve the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) function within Country Foods Pte Ltd by ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate requirements, implementing effective HSSE management systems, and fostering a strong culture of safety, security and environmental stewardship across all operations.

• Act as the appointed Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) and primary HSSE subject matter expert, providing advice and support to management and operational stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the HSSE Management System, ensuring alignment with SATS Group standards, legislation and industry best practices.
• Develop, implement and monitor HSSE programmes, initiatives and controls to drive compliance and continuous improvement in safety, security and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, licences, permits, regulatory requirements and corporate standards relating to health, safety, security, fire safety and environmental management.
• Lead HSSE risk management activities, including risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, management of change reviews, contractor management and operational planning.
• Establish and monitor controls to protect employees, contractors, visitors, facilities, assets, information and the environment from safety, security and environmental risks.
• Lead and support audits, inspections and assurance activities, ensuring timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage the reporting and investigation of HSSE incidents, including accidents, injuries, security breaches, losses, environmental events and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct routine inspections, site walkthroughs and performance reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain HSSE records, permits, risk assessments, procedures, training records, audit evidence and compliance documentation.
• Monitor, analyse and report HSSE performance indicators and trends, providing recommendations to management on risk reduction and performance improvement.
• Lead environmental management activities, including compliance, waste management, pollution prevention, resource conservation, monitoring and environmental incident management.
• Oversee physical and operational security programmes, including access control, visitor and contractor management, asset protection, security investigations and management of security service providers. Ensure the effectiveness of security systems, including CCTV, access control and intrusion alarms.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulators, customers, auditors, emergency responders and other external stakeholders on HSSE matters.
• Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity and incident response arrangements.
• Facilitate Workplace Safety Committee meetings and other HSSE governance forums, ensuring timely follow-up of actions.
• Promote a positive HSSE culture through engagement, coaching, training and awareness programmes, embedding HSSE into daily operations.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Health, Ergonomics or related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in food manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE regulations, including WSH Act, Fire Safety Act, Code of Practice on WSH Risk Management and ISO 45001:2018.
• Valid registration as WSH Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• Possession of an ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certificate would be preferred for this role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a systematic and structured approach.
• Objective and open-minded in addressing issues and identifying practical solutions.
• Able to prioritise and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.