Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manager or assistant manager role on a large dairy - Strong leadership / motivational skills - Hands-on, ambitious, and hard working - Responsible, honest and trustworthy - Passionate about the dairy industry - Strong Herd heath skills - Breeding - Hoof Trimming - Computer and record keeping experience - Inventory, order supplies - Good problem solving skills - Excellent communication skills - Excellent people skills - Fluent in both Spanish and English
Job Description: Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy located in South Dakota who is searching for an experienced, hands-on Dairy Manager to oversee the day to day operations. The responsibilities for this position include:
Monitoring protocols across the dairy and use disciplinary action when necessary
Oversee and prepare the work schedule of all employees
Conducting weekly employee meetings for both the parlor team and the herd health team
Conduct a monthly review of all stats in all aspects of herd health and reproduction using Dairy Comp 305 and provide reports to the owner
Take monthly inventory of cattle numbers and feed
Monitoring and ordering herd health (vaccines and medicines) and parlor supplies
Oversee the functionality of all equipment in the barns including doors, fans, and curtains, and communicate with the mechanic on staff about repairs that need to be made promptly
Supervising the milking center including all the employees in this area which includes overseeing the training of new milkers, enforcing protocols, and monitoring the functionality of the parlor equipment both visually and with technology via apps
Review and prepare a parlor performance report weekly
Be prepared to assist the herd health team with daily tasks in emergency situations
Oversee the performance of the feeders
Responsible for hiring and firing of employees in the parlor center
Must consult with the owner about hiring and firing employees on the herd health team and feeding center
Weekly meeting with the owner to provide a progress report and discuss strategies and needs for upcoming projects or changes in protocols, etc.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Kirk Hansen at 308-382-7370.