Assistant Manager / Senior Specialist - Crop Innovation & Quality - #1119909

We are undergoing a strategic reset – refocusing on core strength, revitalizing our product line, and rebuilding towards long-term growth. We are seeking passion and driven individuals who thrive to make a tangible impact on health-forward and sustainable food innovation.  

You have experience in the product development life cycle - from concept to launch. Applying your expertise with hands-on impact, see your idea from creation to supermarket shelves in record time.

If you are early in your career, this is an opportunity for a rising innovator who learns fast and leads early, to a career track of high responsibility advancing to managerial capacity.

You will play a critical role in : 

R&D

New Product Development

-  Lead the formulation of new crop from conceptualization to commercialization : 

Seed Trial

* Conduct new seed variety trials

Nutrient Formulation (fertilizer, bio-stimulant)

* Develop and test new nutrient formulation to optimize macro & micro-nutrient blend and improve plant growth

Climate (adaptation, environment stress research)

* Develop protocols for climate-smart agriculture solutions

-  Manage trials and ensure product safety through field experiment and greenhouse validation 

-  Ensure alignment with market trends and consumer needs

Process Development & Optimization

-  Constantly review nursery, transplanting, harvesting, ready-to-eat processes

-  Modify methods to improve quality, consistency and efficiency

-  Scale up recipe from data analysis to pilot plant to full production

Raw Material Research

-  Investigate new ingredients and technologies to enhance shelf life, quality and sustainability

Cross Departmental Collaboration

-  Work with production, procurement, sales & marketing to align food specs and go-to-market plans

-  Support production during product scale-up and initial runs

Project Management

-  Manage multiple projects simultaneously within timeline

-  Document progress including trial notes, observations, specifications, test results

-  Present findings and proposals to management

QA

Handling, Storage & Packaging

-  Oversee routine inspections : 

* including color, size, shape, smell, texture, moisture, freshness 

* ensuring crops are stored in correct temperature and humidity to prevent spoilage

-  Verify packing materials are of food-grade and clean

-  Work with teams to prepare labeling, food content information, and documentation

-  Accreditation, Certification Documentation Control & Planning

Document control procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance

-  Document control procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance

-  Review and update technical documents such as manuals and workflows

-  Maintain records in accordance with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and HACCP standards

-  Internal and external audits for certifications including SFA, HACCP, and GAP4

The ideal fit would have : 

-  Degree in Food Science / Agriculture / Aquaculture / Forestry or equivalent

-  Familiar with food safety and regulatory standards

-  Strong experimental and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines

-  Must be willing to work under non-aircon environment at work intervals, and does not mind dirty the hands

-  Solid interest working in the Agriculture industry

-  Curiosity, creativity, and confidence to take on new challenges

-  Ready to grow fast, work hard, and make a mark

Lead innovation. Grow with us.