Assistant Manager
| Job Title | Assistant Manager |
| Job ID | KH-11153 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | California |
| Salary Range | $80000 - $120000 |
| Comission / Bonus | |
| Benefits | Negotiable |
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Qualifications:
- Proven supervisory experience in a dairy or livestock setting
- Experience managing employees on dairies with 2,000+ cows strongly preferred
- Strong herd health knowledge, including treatment and diagnosis
- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish at a minimum; fluent Spanish preferred
- Familiarity with DairyComp 305 and EZ Feed, or similar herd management and feeding software
- Solid understanding of basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, data entry)
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Hands-on, dependable, and willing to lead by example
- Experience in inventory management, ordering, and supply tracking
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large, progressive dairy operation in California who is seeking a skilled Assistant Dairy Manager to support daily operations across multiple departments. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising 20–25 employees, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting the owner in all aspects of cow care, employee management, and operational coordination.
The Assistant Manager will play a key role in overseeing the herd, facility functions, and team performance. They will maintain close communication with the owner and management team to address staffing, scheduling, and performance needs, while helping ensure protocols are followed and operational goals are met. This includes supervising employees across all shifts, developing work schedules, and ensuring coverage during holidays and peak times.
The role requires daily involvement in herd health, maternity, hospital pen management, and occasional emergency breeding. The Assistant Manager will also monitor inventory levels, manage supply ordering, and ensure accurate data entry using DairyComp 305 and EZ Feed systems. They’ll support employee training, enforce protocols, and foster a work environment centered around accountability, safety, and cow comfort.
Additionally, this individual will coordinate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and outside vendors while helping to troubleshoot daily challenges. The ability to lead by example, make informed decisions, and speak Dairy Spanish confidently is essential for success in this role.
- Proven supervisory experience in a dairy or livestock setting
- Experience managing employees on dairies with 2,000+ cows strongly preferred
- Strong herd health knowledge, including treatment and diagnosis
- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish at a minimum; fluent Spanish preferred
- Familiarity with DairyComp 305 and EZ Feed, or similar herd management and feeding software
- Solid understanding of basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, data entry)
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Hands-on, dependable, and willing to lead by example
- Experience in inventory management, ordering, and supply tracking
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large, progressive dairy operation in California who is seeking a skilled Assistant Dairy Manager to support daily operations across multiple departments. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising 20–25 employees, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting the owner in all aspects of cow care, employee management, and operational coordination.
The Assistant Manager will play a key role in overseeing the herd, facility functions, and team performance. They will maintain close communication with the owner and management team to address staffing, scheduling, and performance needs, while helping ensure protocols are followed and operational goals are met. This includes supervising employees across all shifts, developing work schedules, and ensuring coverage during holidays and peak times.
The role requires daily involvement in herd health, maternity, hospital pen management, and occasional emergency breeding. The Assistant Manager will also monitor inventory levels, manage supply ordering, and ensure accurate data entry using DairyComp 305 and EZ Feed systems. They’ll support employee training, enforce protocols, and foster a work environment centered around accountability, safety, and cow comfort.
Additionally, this individual will coordinate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and outside vendors while helping to troubleshoot daily challenges. The ability to lead by example, make informed decisions, and speak Dairy Spanish confidently is essential for success in this role.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Kirk Hansen at 308-382-7370.