Farm Production Manager (Smart Agriculture)

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for an operationally-driven Farm Production Manager to lead our high-tech greenhouse cultivation facility.

You possess experience in urban system management (hydroponic/loT) focusing on yield optimization, pest control & harvesting. You will lead daily operations of our greenhouse farm, focusing on precision agriculture and sustainable urban food security.

Or you do not have an agriculture background; we need your expertise in process optimization, factory discipline, and team leadership. You will treat our crops like high-value manufactured goods, ensuring the "data-driven production" runs with maximum efficiency and zero downtime.

Job Purpose

The Farm Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end operations of a high-tech greenhouse farming facility. This role ensures efficient, data-driven production processes to achieve optimal yield, quality, and operational performance, while maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production Management

• Oversee daily farm operations across the full cultivation cycle (seeding to harvesting to packaging)
• Plan and manage crop scheduling to ensure consistent, year-round production
• Ensure production targets, timelines, and quality standards are achieved

2. Systems & Technology Management

• Manage automated systems including fertigation, LED lighting, and climate control
• Monitor and analyse operational data (e.g. IoT sensors, yield metrics) to optimise performance

3. Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Apply Lean principles to optimize resource utilization, energy consumption, and manpower efficiency

4. Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g. ISO22000, HACCP, SFA requirements)
• Maintain strict biosecurity, hygiene, and operational protocols

5.Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of supervisors and operational staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement

6. Inventory, Reporting & Coordination

• Manage inventory of raw materials (e.g. nutrients, seeds, packaging)
• Prepare regular operational reports on production, quality, and performance
• Investigate operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Requirements

1. Experience

• Minimum 5 years in hydroponics, vertical farming, or agronomy; OR
• Minimum 8 years in manufacturing/operations (F&B, electronics, pharmaceutical industries)

2. Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with automated systems, IoT sensors, and climate-controlled environments
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and process automation is preferred

3. Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agri-Tech, Engineering, or Operations Management

4. Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong operational discipline with a results-driven mindset
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and food production

Other Information

• Working arrangement: 5.5 days’ work week
• The employee may be assigned additional duties or responsibilities as required by Management

Why Join Us

🌱 Be part of Singapore’s “30 by 30” food security mission

🚀 Work in a cutting-edge agri-tech environment

🤝 Direct mentorship from leadership with hands-on exposure

⚡ Opportunity to shape and scale a modern farming operation

Tell employers what skills you have

Manufacturing Operations Management
Leadership
Lean Manufacturing
LED lighting
Timeline Development
Production
Precision Agriculture
Systems Management
Agriculture
Process Manufacturing
Smart Factory
Efficiency Improvement
Agronomy
Electronics