Head, Hygiene, Safety and Environment (HSE) (Food Industry)

Select Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage organization is seeking a Head of Hygiene, Safety, and Environment. This role will oversee food safety protocols, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and lead cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8-10 years of HSE leadership experience in the food and beverage sector. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in HSE leadership within the food and beverage industry.
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce hygiene protocols across production and service areas.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Develop safety policies, risk assessments, and emergency response plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

The Head of Hygiene, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of food hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental safety across the organization. This role ensures compliance with regulations, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and safeguards the health and wellbeing of employees, customers, and the environment within all food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Hygiene Management

• Develop and enforce hygiene protocols across all production, handling, storage, and service areas.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000) and any other international food safety standards as required by the business operations.

• Implement cleaning and disinfection schedules; ensure correct use of sanitation products and procedures.

• Lead investigations of any hygiene-related incidents or non-conformities and oversee corrective actions.

• Oversee audits, inspections, and certification processes of all business units Quality Assurance personnel to maintain high product quality and regulatory compliance.

• Liaise with external auditor, certification bodies and regulatory agencies as needed.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure the organization meets all legal and regulatory H&S requirements.

• Develop and maintain safety policies, risk assessments, and emergency response plans.

• Oversee training programs for staff on HSE practices and food safety awareness.

• Monitor workplace hazards, accidents, and near-misses; lead root cause analysis and preventive measures.

• Lead the halal team to ensure certification is renewed timely and compliance are met.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in, Food Science/ Food Technology, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a similar HSE leadership role within the food and beverage industry.

• Prior experience in statutory board will be an added advantage.

• Internal quality auditing training or experience will be an added advantage.

• Well versed in latest technology development / business movement/ government initiatives.

• Deep knowledge of food safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments.

• Proactive and forward-thinking approach to risk mitigation.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.