Breeding & Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

The Breeding & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible foroverseeing the overall operations and team management of the Breeding &Maintenance Department. This role focuses on establishing standardized andefficient breeding and maintenance service systems, optimizing internal toolsand consumables management, and ensuring the smooth operation of plantbreeding, maintenance services, on-site customer support, and the ISES™ system.The role also aims to continuously enhance team capabilities and customer servicequality.

Job Responsibilities

1. Department Operations & Team Management

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Breeding & Maintenance Department and lead the team to achieve operational goals efficiently;
• Optimize departmental structure, manpower planning, job allocation, and workflow processes to improve overall team productivity;
• Plan and allocate internal and outsourced manpower resources effectively to balance operational needs and labor costs;
• Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance employees’ technical competencies and job performance;
• Coordinate cross-department communication and handle daily operational issues and emergencies promptly;
• Conduct regular operational reviews, data analysis, and process improvements to drive continuous enhancement.

2. Breeding Operations Management

Manage the full plant breeding process, including:

• Seed selection
• Sowing
• Seedling cultivation
• Transplanting
• Survival rate management
• New plant trial breeding and testing
• Organize breeding activities based on germination rates of leafy vegetables and herbs, seed inventory levels, and customer site conditions;
• Establish and improve SOPs and measurable KPIs for breeding operations;
• Continuously optimize breeding techniques and workflows to improve productivity and plant quality.

3. Plant Maintenance Management

• Oversee plant maintenance operations and quality management;
• Define responsibilities between internal and outsourced maintenance teams and monitor outsourced work quality and service standards;
• Lead internal professional maintenance work and update maintenance SOPs and technical standards when necessary;
• Ensure plant health and maintenance quality consistently meet company standards.

4. Customer Service & Field Operations Coordination

• Coordinate on-site customer maintenance services, seedling deliveries, and related field operations;
• Optimize fieldwork arrangements, including:
• Single-person or team assignments
• Coordination between drivers and maintenance staff
• Route and schedule planning
• Ensure high service quality, operational safety, and timely delivery to enhance customer satisfaction.

5. ISES™ System Operations & Technical Support

• Responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the ISES™ planting system;
• Understand and manage related equipment, including basic maintenance and upkeep of system components and pumps;
• Maintain close communication with the China technical team to coordinate and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring stable system performance and smooth cross-border collaboration.

6. Other Duties

• Perform any other duties assigned by the company or management.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma or above in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related fields preferred;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in plant breeding, maintenance, or related operations management;
• Previous supervisory or team management experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Familiar with the full process of plant breeding and maintenance;
• Possess basic equipment management knowledge and understanding of system operations and maintenance;
• Able to independently analyze and resolve system equipment and plant maintenance-related technical issues.

Management & Coordination Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities;
• Skilled in establishing SOPs, performance standards, and manpower optimization;
• Capable of improving overall team productivity and departmental operational efficiency.

Operational & Fieldwork Capabilities

• Familiar with managing both internal and outsourced teams and coordinating field operations;
• Strong site management, execution, and emergency response capabilities.

Language & Other Requirements

• Good command of both English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support coordination between Singapore and China teams;
• Responsible, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure;
• Candidates with relevant Singapore working experience will have an added advantage;
• Possess a valid Singapore driving license and confident driving skills.