Herd Operations Manager


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Job Title: Herd Operations Manager
Location: MI, Nationwide United States, USA

Company: De Lacy Executive Recruitment North America
Industry Sector: Production/Farming
Industry Type: Animal Production - Dairy
Career Type: Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: competitive
Job Description:

 

Our client is a growing multi-site dairy operation seeking a hands-on leader to bridge herd management, feed execution, and operational coordination. This is a new role created due to expansion and growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee herd health routines and support existing herdsman
• Manage feed execution and bunk management
• Monitor feeding accuracy + collaborate with nutrition/crop teams
• Coordinate across herd, shop/maintenance, and forage teams
• Ensure issues are followed through to completion (not just delegated)
• Lead and support a predominantly Hispanic labor force
• Work directly with ownership to drive performance and efficiency

 

Ideal Background
• Experience in dairy herd management
• Exposure to feed/bunk management (or strong willingness to learn)
• Operational, problem-solving, and leadership mindset
• Strong communication + accountability skills
• "All hands in" attitude vs. siloed thinking

Nutrition knowledge is a plus but not required.

 

Schedule & Location
• On-site role, 5-6 days/week (rotation)
• Increased involvement during planting/harvest seasons
• Local preferred; relocation support available for the right person

 

Culture
• Team-first, non-siloed environment
• Ownership mentality
• Continuous improvement
• Growing operation with room for meaningful impact

 

Why This Role Stands Out
• New position with real influence
• Multi-site responsibility
• Touches herd + feed + operations (rare combination)
• Direct access to decision-makers and owners

 

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Job Post Date: 03/16/26
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Career Type: Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm
Country: USA

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