About the role

Bar JB Ranch Ltd. is hiring an Operations Manager to supervise the daily work of our 6,000-head feedlot and year-round calving barn near Carnduff, SK. You will oversee feed and commodity arrivals, lead the feed and calving barn crews, and work alongside our Equipment Manager and Owners to keep the yard running. You will report needs and recommendations directly to the owners.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows cattle, knows feed, and can keep a crew organized, focused and working as a team.

Key responsibilities

Feed and commodities

• Oversee the arrival of feed and commodities: coordinate deliveries, check loads and scale tickets, and make sure each lands in the right shed, bunker or bin
• Monitor commodity and feed inventories and keep the owner informed of levels and usage
• Discuss upcoming needs and purchase contracts with the owner so supply stays ahead of demand
• Make sure rations are mixed and delivered according to the feeding program

Feed staff

• Manage the feed crew: daily assignments, schedules, feeding routes and bunk calls
• Train new staff and make sure everyone follows feeding, safety and record-keeping procedures

Calving barn staff

• Manage the calving barn crew and shift schedule to give 24/7 coverage through a year-round program
• Make sure calving, colostrum, newborn care, tagging and calf hutch protocols are followed
• Flag calving and calf health concerns to the owner and veterinarian promptly

Equipment

• Work alongside the Equipment Manager to keep feed trucks, loaders, tractors and mixers operational
• Make sure staff are properly trained in the safe daily operation and routine maintenance of equipment
• Report breakdowns and repair needs quickly to keep feeding on schedule

Seeding, harvest and silaging

• Assist with seeding, harvest and silage operations as needed, including operating the related field equipment
• Help plan crew and equipment coverage so yard and calving barn work continues through busy field seasons

Facilities and recommendations

• Identify facility and equipment needs and bring recommendations to the owner

Leadership and communication

• Set clear expectations, hold regular check-ins and safety talks, and resolve staff issues fairly and promptly
• Help build a respectful, multicultural workplace
• Keep the owner updated on staffing, inventory, cattle and yard issues
• Other duties as assigned by the owner

Qualifications

Required

• Strong working knowledge of farm operations, including feed and commodity procurement and livestock management
• Cow-calf experience, including calving;
• Feedlot experience and supervisory experience are strong assets
• Experience operating or strong knowledge of farm equipment such as feed trucks, loaders, tractors and mixers
• Knowledge of and experience operating seeding, harvest and silage equipment, and able to assist during those seasons
• Excellent people and communication skills, with the ability to lead, organize and motivate a crew
• Good understanding of cattle health, nutrition, handling and calving
• Good organizational skills including inventory tracking
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and to work evenings, weekends and on-call when cattle need it
• Valid driver's licence

Assets

• Class 1A licence (an asset, not required)
• Experience with commodity contracts, grain marketing or ration formulation
• Experience supervising multiple staff
• Livestock transport, first aid or farm safety certification

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full Benefits
• A leadership role with real responsibility in a growing, modern operation
• A family-owned business where your input goes straight to the owners

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