Hygiene, Workplace & Safety Manager

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Workplace, Safety & Hygiene (WSH) Manager to lead a safety and hygiene program across all outlets in Singapore. You will drive FSMS adoption, audit readiness, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with SFA, NEA, and WSH guidelines.

You will mentor a small team, develop safety training, and coordinate with regulators and clients during inspections. The ideal candidate has experience in multi-site safety leadership and strong process improvement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading WSH/FSMS programs across multiple outlets.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP and audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulations (SFA, NEA, WSH Council).
• Proven ability to train staff and drive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits for food, hygiene and workplace safety to ensure compliance.
• Lead a small team to uphold safety and hygiene standards across outlets.
• Develop and maintain the FSMS to meet audit requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee pre-opening audits and new outlet compliance checks.
• Deliver regular training and safety engagement activities for staff.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during inspections and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Audit & compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Training & engagement

Stakeholder communication

Tools

FSMS

ISO 22000/HACCP

Job description

Job Overview

The Workplace, Safety & Hygiene (WSH) Manager plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, hygienic, and compliant work environment across all outlets. This role leads the WSH team in developing and implementing effective food safety and workplace safety systems, in line with Singapore’s regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The WSH Manager proactively identifies risks, drives a culture of safety and hygiene, and ensures readiness for audits and inspections.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct regular food safety, workplace safety, and hygiene audits across all outlets to ensure compliance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA), NEA, WSH Council, and other applicable regulations.

• Identify risks and recommend corrective/preventive actions, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.

• Lead the investigation of workplace incidents, produce reports, and advise stakeholders on improvements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2 WSH members to ensure consistent standards and execution of safety and hygiene programs across all outlets.

• Delegate tasks effectively, review performance, and guide the team in continuous improvement efforts.

System Development & Audit Readiness

• Maintain and enhance the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to meet ISO 22000, HACCP, and other audit requirements.

• Implement a digital audit scoring and tracking system to standardize reporting and improve visibility of compliance performance.

• Oversee the WSH aspects of new outlet openings, including pre-opening audits and compliance checks.

Training & Engagement

• Conduct regular training, briefings, and engagement activities to reinforce good hygiene and safety practices among outlet staff and unit managers.

• Drive awareness and ownership of safety standards at all levels of the organization.

Stakeholder Communication

• Liaise with internal departments, clients, and authorities during inspections, investigations, and committee meetings.

• Participate in customer-chaired on-site safety committees and represent the company professionally.

Other Duties

• Take on special projects and assignments as directed by the supervisor or management.