Assistant Packing Manager (Catering Division)

Select Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Group Pte Ltd seeks a capable Packing Manager to oversee end-to-end packaging and dispatch in its central kitchen catering unit, ensuring meals and equipment are accurately packed, temperature-controlled, and dispatched on time for events and corporate clients.

Responsibilities include supervising the packing floor, enforcing HACCP standards, managing packaging stock, and leading staff to sustain productivity during peak catering hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in food packaging, warehouse management, or kitchen operations in catering/hospitality/food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and temperature-controlled food handling.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Supervise the daily workflow of the packing floor and coordinate with kitchen production and dispatch.
• Quality & Accuracy Control: Enforce quality checks to ensure items match menu specs, portions, dietary needs, and client orders.
• Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Maintain HACCP/ISO hygiene standards and workplace cleanliness in the packing area.
• Inventory & Equipment Oversight: Manage packaging materials stock and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate packing staff for peak hours.
• Logistics & Dispatch Coordination: Coordinate with drivers and logistics for efficient route loading and reduced spoilage.

Skills

Operations Management

Quality & Accuracy Control

Hygiene & Safety Compliance

Inventory & Equipment Oversight

Team Leadership

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination

Education

Diploma in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious Packing Manager to oversee the packaging and dispatch operations within our high-volume central kitchen catering division. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end packing process—ensuring that all prepared meals, menu items, and catering equipment are accurately assembled, securely packaged, temperature-controlled, and dispatched on time for various events, corporate clients, and functions.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management: Supervise the daily workflow of the packing floor, ensuring seamless coordination between the kitchen production lines and dispatch logistics.

Quality & Accuracy Control: Implement strict quality control checks to guarantee that all food items match the menu specifications, portion sizes, dietary requirements, and client orders before sealing.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of food safety (HACCP/ISO guidelines), personal hygiene, and workplace cleanliness within the packing area.

Inventory & Equipment Oversight: Manage stock levels of packaging materials (boxes, containers, labels, cutlery, insulated bags) and coordinate equipment maintenance.

Team Leadership: Train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate packing staff and crew members to maximize productivity and efficiency during peak catering hours.

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination: Work closely with drivers and the logistics team to ensure loading is organized logically for delivery routes, minimizing transit damage and food spoilage.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in food packaging, warehouse management, or kitchen operations, specifically within catering, hospitality, or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, and temperature-sensitive food handling.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift or move heavy catering supplies.
• Diploma in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.