Assistant Manager, HSSE (Country Foods)

Role summary

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This role supports Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) standards across SATS Country Foods operations in Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in workplace safety, environmental management, food safety, or a related discipline, along with relevant experience in HSSE, food manufacturing, logistics, or facilities operations. Candidates should understand Singapore workplace-safety regulations, risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, emergency preparedness, and occupational health practices. The successful candidate is expected to conduct inspections, support compliance programmes, investigate incidents, maintain documentation, deliver safety training, and work closely with operational teams and regulators. Strong communication, organisation, analytical ability, and confidence influencing employees at different levels are important.

About the employer

SATS Ltd is a Singapore-headquartered provider of food solutions and gateway services. The company supplies in-flight catering, institutional catering, food distribution, and other food-related services, while also supporting airport operations such as ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services. SATS serves airlines, airports, hospitality groups, institutions, and businesses across Asia and other international markets. Its Country Foods activities are focused on producing and distributing food for customers beyond the airline sector. The company operates in environments where food safety, workplace safety, quality, security, and operational reliability are essential. Employees typically work in structured, compliance-driven settings and collaborate with colleagues across production, logistics, engineering, quality, and customer operations. SATS promotes service excellence, teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Working in Singapore

Singapore offers strong opportunities in aviation, food manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, and hospitality. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work and in daily life. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, supported by excellent public transport, modern healthcare, diverse food, shopping, parks, and efficient public services. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, so many newcomers choose neighbourhoods near MRT lines outside the city centre. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and government requirements. Employers often assist with relocation, but candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, taxation, and pass arrangements before moving. Singapore’s compact size makes commuting manageable, although rent and daily expenses should be carefully budgeted.