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There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prefer College Degree or 3+ years industry experience and sound knowledge of the cattle feeding industry
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills are required
- Strong MS Office experience (Excel, Word, etc.) and proficiency a cattle accounting system
- Animal husbandry skills, knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics
- A good understanding of OSHA guidelines is needed
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to perform basic math functions and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Valid driver license
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for Animal Health Manager for this Kansas Cattle Feeder. Will work closely with management to optimize cattle performance. Work with the Processing and Receiving Manager for expected delivery list and prepare receiving list. Manage other supervisors who oversee employees including Doctors and Penriders. This includes the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Cattle departments. Directs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Interview and train new employees; then plans, assigns, and directs work. Manage, lead, and develop all Pen-Riders, Animal Health Crew and Quality Control. Work with shipping manager for shipping, run required reports (i.e., Not in Home Pen, Animals on Withdrawal) to ensure accuracy of head counts and/or ability of animals to ship. Communicate with Feed Manager and Yard Maintenance Manager on issues concerning feeding and maintenance. Project capital expenditures for animal health and assists in the preparation and maintenance of the annual budget. Develops department budget, manages expenses and supplies by studying historical data, anticipating needs and researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels required and approving orders. Maintain good employee relations. Train, motivate, delegate and relate to employees. Evaluates personnel for job performance, as well as rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Participate actively in Beef Quality Assurance; incorporate into daily process. Performs monthly housekeeping inspections. Oversee preparation of non-conformance logs and reports on cattle received. Work with Feed Yard Manager to ensure that required records and reporting are developed and maintained to comply with state and federal environmental, safety, and regulatory issues.

BENEFITS:

Excellent Health Insurance-100% Premium Paid, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k, 17 Days PTO, Paid Holidays

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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