Feed Manager

Nevada Cattle Feeding & Backgrounding Operation

Position Overview

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feed Manager for a progressive and rapidly growing cattle feeding and backgrounding operation located in Nevada. This family-owned operation currently feeds approximately 10,000 head of cattle while managing both natural and conventional feeding programs. In addition to the feedyard, the operation backgrounds cattle, weans 5,000–6,000 calves annually, and grazes approximately 1,200 acres of crop aftermath and permanent pasture under pivot irrigation systems.

This position offers an opportunity to join a well-established management team and play a key role in the continued growth of a diversified cattle enterprise. The Feed Manager will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day feeding activities, feed crew management, feed inventory, ration implementation, and feedyard efficiency while working closely with ownership, the Operations Manager, and consulting nutritionists.

The ideal candidate will possess strong feedyard experience, leadership ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining consistency in feeding performance, cattle health, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily feeding activities.
• Manage and supervise a feed crew.
• Perform daily bunk calls and monitor feed consumption trends.
• Coordinate ration implementation according to nutritionist recommendations.
• Monitor cattle performance and feeding consistency.
• Ensure accurate feed delivery and adherence to feeding schedules.
• Manage feed ingredient inventories and ordering.
• Track feed usage and inventory levels.
• Coordinate grain processing activities and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for feeding equipment.
• Complete daily reporting and documentation of feeding activities.
• Maintain compliance with natural cattle program requirements and documentation.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Previous feedyard, feed manager, assistant feed manager, or cattle feeding experience.
• Experience with bunk management and feed delivery systems.
• Understanding of cattle nutrition and feedlot production systems.
• Experience operating feed trucks, mixers, loaders, and related equipment.
• Inventory management and record-keeping experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance knowledge preferred.

Additional Consideration

The employer is open to candidates ranging from experienced feed managers to motivated individuals with strong cattle feeding backgrounds who are ready to advance into a leadership role. Training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a family-owned operation that has expanded from 2,000 head to 10,000 head over the past six years while maintaining a strong reputation for cattle care, employee retention, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will become an important member of the management team and have the opportunity to grow alongside a progressive cattle business with long-term stability and advancement potential.