Full-timeOperations & management· Posted 9 Oct

Manager, Wildlife Nutrition Centre

Mandai Wildlife GroupApply on company site

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Start: Not stated
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Experienced

About the role

You will lead the operations of the Wildlife Nutrition Centre and Avian Nutrition Centre at Mandai Wildlife Group, making sure diets for more than 15,000 animals across five zoological parks are procured, prepared and distributed safely and efficiently. The role works closely with veterinarians, curators, scientific programmes staff, procurement, finance and legal teams, and suits an experienced operations manager from a central kitchen, commissary, zoo or animal feed background who can balance animal welfare, sustainability and compliance.

What you'll do

Oversee day-to-day running of the Wildlife Nutrition Centre and Avian Nutrition Centre so animals receive optimal nutrition
Manage ordering, receiving, storage, preparation and distribution of animal diets

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Ensure hygiene, safety and regulatory compliance, including HACCP and AVS standards

Review and implement work procedures, using mechanisation and automation to improve productivity

Partner with veterinarians, curators and the Scientific Programmes team to refine and roll out evidence-based diets

Work with curators on feeding methods and food presentation that encourage natural feeding behaviours and intake

Support nutrition-related research and contribute to the Group's living laboratory role

Oversee drafting of animal feed tender specifications and work with sustainability, legal and finance on contract clauses

Run tender exercises with the procurement department through the SESAMi online portal

Manage suppliers and contractors to ensure contract compliance and fulfilment

Assist the Senior Curator in preparing and planning the annual animal feed budget

Ensure economically and environmentally sustainable sourcing of animal feed

Plan and recruit staff for smooth operations of the Nutrition Centres

Set goals and development plans for Wildlife Nutrition and Avian Nutrition Centre staff

Establish KPIs and goals with the Senior Curator each financial year, working alongside the Assistant Manager

Arrange training and staff development programmes for continuous progress

Assess staff performance together with the Assistant Manager

Hold regular meetings or catch-ups to monitor goal and KPI progress, coach staff, and assign senior staff as mentors where needed

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Based at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore
Role covers five wildlife parks
Valid Class 3 or 4 manual driving licence required

Requirements

At least 5 years of managerial experience in central kitchen, commissary, wildlife nutrition, zoo or rescue centre operations, or animal feed management
Experience in procurement and contract management for feed and supplies
Experience with quality control and inventory systems
Experience leading and developing operational teams in a high-compliance environment
Experience in a zoo or similar animal setting, with understanding of how diet design, preparation and provision affect animal consumption
Strong leadership and team management, including recruitment, coaching and performance evaluation

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