QA & Facilities Manager (Food Distribution & Processing)

Lead food safety, quality systems and compliance across operations
Broaden your remit into facilities, QA and site improvement

About Our Client

Our client is an established food solutions business with a strong presence in Singapore, supporting customers across foodservice, hospitality, retail and related sectors.

The organisation operates an integrated environment covering food distribution, processing, temperature-controlled storage and logistics. With food safety and product quality central to its operations, the business maintains recognised food safety and sustainability certification frameworks while continuing to invest in operational efficiency and responsible business practices.

Job Description

Lead the company's food safety and quality management systems, covering FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP and related certification requirements.
Manage regulatory, certification and customer audits, ensuring sites remain audit-ready and that non-conformities, CAPAs and follow-up actions are closed effectively.
Act as a key point of contact for food safety and regulatory matters, including licensing, inspections, product or process changes, traceability and applicable halal requirements.
Oversee MSC and ASC Chain of Custody requirements, including certification maintenance, documentation, traceability, internal checks and external audits.
Lead and develop the QA team while partnering closely with production, warehouse, logistics, purchasing and commercial teams to strengthen food safety and quality standards.
Oversee facility operations including preventive maintenance, utilities, hygiene, pest control, workplace safety, security and outsourced service providers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives covering facility performance, energy and utility efficiency, sustainability projects, vendor performance and operating costs.

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience within food manufacturing, processing, distribution, cold-chain logistics or a similarly regulated food environment.
Strong practical knowledge of food safety and quality systems such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP.
Hands-on experience managing food safety, regulatory, customer and certification audits, including root cause analysis and CAPA management.
Experience with MSC and/or ASC Chain of Custody, traceability and certification requirements would be highly relevant.
Good understanding of Singapore food safety regulations and experience dealing with regulatory authorities and site inspections.
Exposure to facility operations such as preventive maintenance, building services, hygiene, pest control, utilities, workplace safety or vendor management will be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly visible function that sits at the intersection of quality, operations and business continuity.

The successful candidate will gain broader exposure beyond traditional Quality Assurance, including facility operations, energy management and improvement projects. The role offers direct interaction with senior management and the opportunity to influence food safety, compliance and operational standards across the organisation.

Contact

Hazel Choi (Lic No: R24122391 /EA no: 18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7107750

Phone number

+65 6533 2777