PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Proven supervisory experience in a dairy or livestock setting
- Experience managing employees on dairies with 2,000+ cows strongly preferred
- Strong herd health knowledge, including treatment and diagnosis
- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish at a minimum; fluent Spanish preferred
- Familiarity with DairyComp 305 and EZ Feed, or similar herd management and feeding software
- Solid understanding of basic computer programs (email, spreadsheets, data entry)
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Hands-on, dependable, and willing to lead by example
- Experience in inventory management, ordering, and supply tracking

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large, progressive dairy operation in California who is seeking a skilled Assistant Dairy Manager to support daily operations across multiple departments. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising 20-25 employees, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting the owner in all aspects of cow care, employee management, and operational coordination.

The Assistant Manager will play a key role in overseeing the herd, facility functions, and team performance. They will maintain close communication with the owner and management team to address staffing, scheduling, and performance needs, while helping ensure protocols are followed and operational goals are met. This includes supervising employees across all shifts, developing work schedules, and ensuring coverage during holidays and peak times.

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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