Farm Production Manager (Smart Agriculture), Singapore

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.

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.

• 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

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

• 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

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

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