Workplace, Safety & Hygiene Manager

The Wok People Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Workplace, Safety & Hygiene (WSH) Manager to ensure compliance with food safety standards and promote a culture of safety across all outlets. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for developing effective safety systems, conducting audits, and training staff. This role offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on workplace standards and employee safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety management systems like ISO 22000 and HACCP.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple outlets effectively.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory compliance in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits for food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Lead the WSH team, mentoring staff, and promoting a culture of safety.
• Develop and implement digital audit systems for compliance tracking.

Skills

Risk Management

Leadership

Audit Compliance

Training

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Relevant Certification in Workplace Safety

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

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.