Assistant Manager / Senior Specialist - Crop Innovation & Quality

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

- 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.