Technical Manager (Fresh)

Singapore Permanent SG$6,000 - SG$7,000 per month (SG$72,000 - SG$84,000 per year) View Job Description
To uplift product quality, freshness, and operational excellence across all our retail formats.
  • Shape the fresh seafood experience for millions of customers.
  • Drive meaningful improvements across a large-scale retail network.

About Our Client

This organisation is one of Singapore's largest and most established retailers, operating an extensive network of stores island‑wide. With a strong commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer trust, the company continuously invests in improving its fresh food standards, supply chain capabilities, and in‑store experience. Known for its community-focused mission and large-scale operations, it offers an environment where passionate professionals can directly influence the quality and freshness of products experienced by millions of shoppers.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality, safety, and freshness standards for fish and seafood categories.
  • Support store teams with technical knowledge, training, and coaching on fresh food best practices.
  • Work closely with Category Managers to align on specifications, sourcing standards, and supplier quality.
  • Monitor and improve cold chain performance across suppliers, distribution, and stores.
  • Investigate quality issues, deviations, and customer complaints, proposing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Track and analyse KPIs, including shrink/waste %, spoilage rates, audit scores, and freshness metrics.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives, including packaging, shelf-life trials, and store execution enhancements.
  • Support pilot programs aimed at improving product freshness, operational efficiency, or category performance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
  • At least 5+ years of experience in fresh food quality, seafood handling, food safety, or technical roles, preferably within a retail or food distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of fresh food standards, including seafood handling, cold chain management, hygiene, and storage conditions.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and enforce SOPs for fresh food operations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, guide, and influence store teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with experience identifying trends and recommending corrective/preventive actions.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, and familiarity with food quality or inventory systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

What's on Offer

You will join a large, well-established retail organisation that plays a significant role in shaping Singapore's fresh food landscape. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence the quality and freshness of seafood products enjoyed by millions of customers across the island. You will work with supportive cross-functional teams, gain exposure to end‑to‑end fresh food operations, and lead meaningful improvements in standards, processes, and customer experience. The role offers a stable environment, strong organisational backing, and the platform to drive real impact in product quality, food safety, and operational excellence at scale.

Contact
Timothy Huang (Lic No: R1980928/ EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945158
Phone number
+65 6416 9863

Job summary

Function
Retail
Specialisation
Merchandise & Supply Chain
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Timothy Huang (Lic No: R1980928/ EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9863
Job Reference
JN-022026-6945158

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.