Health Insurance + Paid Sick Leave up to 5 days annually + Paid Vacation + SIMPLE PLAN retirement opportunity
Qualifications: - Hardworking and self-motivated - Previous dairy experience - Experience with herd management software - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Problem-solving skills
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a small muti-site dairy, who is in search of a Dairy Manager to supervise the daily operations.
Expectations:
Willingness to develop new protocols and procedures for new dairy operations.
Willingness to do any and all tasks at the dairy if needed
Tentative Schedule - 6 on and 1 day off for 2 weeks, then 2 days off the 3rd
10-hour workdays with the ability to be flexible on schedule at times
Rotating on call for weekend emergencies
Willing to cooperate with all employees in a professional manner
Duties:
Herd Management
Manage herd health of milking cows, dry cows, calves, and heifers.
Maintain and develop health, sanitation, and facility protocols
Maintain an up-to-date vaccination program
Monitor feed rations, intake, and work with nutritionists to ensure feed quality
Data entry – DeLaval herd software and Dairy Comp
Labor Management:
Work with owners and dairy/farm employees on a daily basis
Assist in developing team goals
Plan employee daily tasks
Monitor employee productivity and help train employees
Facility Management:
Plan employee daily tasks to help maintain facility
Work with equipment servicemen to repair equipment
Maintain appearance of facility and farm for public viewing
Assist and or lead farm tours
General Management:
Develop cattle marketing strategies and herd promotion
Be familiar with daily routines in all aspects of the operation
Be on call for emergencies
Assist in documentation of environmental regulations.
Fill in for owners on days off and vacations
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Kirk Hansen at 308-382-7370.