- 3-5 years of experience in a previous feedlot lead capacity - Strong animal health background and/or a combination of technical training and work experience - Prefer proven experience in a supervisory position, with drive to excel - High level of integrity and work ethic - Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct yard maintenance and general upkeep to maintain and improve the feedyard functionality - Analyze and identify opportunities to improve feeding performance and profitability at receiving, processing, animal health, and other areas as identified
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is hand-on working managers position. Manages functions and production related to the operation of the feedyard facility. Responsible for oversight of receiving and shipping of cattle, processing, feeding programs, feed mill operation, feed ingredient inventory, animal health and nutrition, equipmentneeds, maintenance, people resources, waste management, and all other production operations.
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Working Feedyard Manager for this Nebraska cattle feeder. Responsibilities include: Manage daily operations of the feedyard facility. Assure all activities are within company guidelines and applicable laws/regulations. Manage production people to achieve maximum efficiency of the feedyard. Manage costs. Strive for efficiency. Evaluate equipment and repairs for alternatives. Keep rolling stock and equipment in good operational condition. Stay abreast of all regulations and pending issues to keep the yard in effective operating order. Assure animal health practices and feed nutrition meet optimum growing conditions. Manage shrink and death loss. Work closely with outside consulting veterinarians and nutritionist to address deficiencies and improve cattle feeding results. Maintain effective environmental practices to prevent contamination of any soil and keep the relationship with neighbors in good standing. Keep facility in neat appearance. Use proactive communication. Continue professional growth through participation of industry events and training.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Eric Hansen at 308-382-7351.