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:

- Hardworking and self-motivated
- Previous dairy experience
- Experience with herd management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a small muti-site dairy, who is in search of a Dairy Manager to supervise the daily operations.

Expectations:

• Willingness to develop new protocols and procedures for new dairy operations.
• Willingness to do any and all tasks at the dairy if needed
• Tentative Schedule - 6 on and 1 day off for 2 weeks, then 2 days off the 3^rd
• 10-hour workdays with the ability to be flexible on schedule at times
• Rotating on call for weekend emergencies
• Willing to cooperate with all employees in a professional manner

Duties:

• Herd Management
• Manage herd health of milking cows, dry cows, calves, and heifers.
• Maintain and develop health, sanitation, and facility protocols
• Maintain an up-to-date vaccination program
• Monitor feed rations, intake, and work with nutritionists to ensure feed quality
• Data entry – DeLaval herd software and Dairy Comp

Labor Management:

• Work with owners and dairy/farm employees on a daily basis
• Assist in developing team goals
• Plan employee daily tasks
• Monitor employee productivity and help train employees

Facility Management:

• Plan employee daily tasks to help maintain facility
• Work with equipment servicemen to repair equipment
• Maintain appearance of facility and farm for public viewing
• Assist and or lead farm tours

General Management:

• Develop cattle marketing strategies and herd promotion
• Be familiar with daily routines in all aspects of the operation
• Be on call for emergencies
• Assist in documentation of environmental regulations.
• Fill in for owners on days off and vacations

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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