Position Overview:
The Hygiene Manager is responsible for ensuring that all food handling and preparation within an establishment meet strict local & International safety standards. The individual protects public health, safeguards the business's reputation, and requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of food safety management systems, FSMS/ HACCP/ ISO22000.
Job Role:
1. Food Safety Management
- Review, develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety management systems such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and ISO22000.
- Lead, plan and ensure successful annual Internal Audit and External Audit.
- Ensure all operations meet or exceed food safety regulations set by government bodies like the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
- Set and enforce high standards for personal hygiene among all staff. This includes overseeing cleaning and sanitizing procedures for all equipment, food service areas, and facilities.
- Lead monthly meeting with committee team. Maintain, strengthen and improve overall food safety and hygiene via effective communication and execution with the team.
- Work with the purchasing and supply chain teams to conduct audits and manage food safety and quality issues with suppliers.
- Liaise with pest control contractor, monitor performance and review monthly reports to manage and prevent pest issue/ infestation.
- Liaise with chemical vendor, monitor performance and review monthly reports to ensure good chemical management.
- Monitor and work with external caterer to ensure food safety and hygiene of staff kitchen, staff caf and staff meals.
- Monitor, review and identify opportunity for continuous improvement in food safety and hygiene management system.
2. Inspections and Audits
- Conduct regular internal audits of food preparation areas, storage, and equipment.
- Prepare for and manage inspections by regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
- Plan and liaise with lab specialist on monthly sampling.
- Review lab test results.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions if there is any unsatisfactory result.
- Maintain meticulous records of food safety procedures, training sessions, audits, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies.
- Investigate and resolve food safety-related incidents, customer complaints, and near-misses.
- Conduct root cause analysis to implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Identify and assess potential food safety hazards in all stages of food handling and processing, from receiving raw materials to serving the final product.
- Work with engineering team on regular inspection, schedule repair and review preventative maintenance reports to ensure compliance and completion of services.
3. Waste Management
- Develop and oversee procedures for waste management, including recycling and minimizing food waste.
4. Training and Development
- Design and deliver food safety and hygiene training programs for new and existing employees.
- Promote a positive food safety culture where employees feel empowered to report concerns.
- Support Certification of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) & Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
Talent Profile:
1. Qualification
- Diploma/ Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as HACCP, Certified Auditor, or other relevant food safety certifications are required
2. Work Experience
- Preferably 5 years experience in a food safety role within a food manufacturing or hospitality environment
3. Technical Skills
- A deep understanding of food safety regulations, industry best practices, and standards like ISO 22000
- The ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team to achieve high hygiene standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively train staff, liaise with regulatory agencies, and present reports to management
- The capacity to define problems, analyse data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions
- A meticulous and organized approach to record-keeping and inspections.
