Assistant Manager / Senior Specialist - Crop Innovation & Quality

Overview

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 :

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

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