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

PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.

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

Job Title: Feedlot Assistant Manager

Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Feedlot Assistant Manager for progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at their primary yard.

This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential.

Competitive compensation package starting in the $60,000-$65,000 range, with flexibility for the right candidate depending on experience, housing needs, leadership ability, and long-term fit.

Additional benefits may include:

- Housing assistance / negotiable housing arrangement
- Work vehicle and fuel
- Performance-based bonuses
- Beef program
- Paid vacation / PTO
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Potential long-term participation opportunities within the operation for committed individuals

This is not simply a "clock-in/clock-out" role. They are looking for someone interested in becoming a long-term part of a progressive and growing feedyard operation.

The operation currently manages:

- 7,000-8,000 head of cattle
- 3 company-owned yards + additional custom feeding
- All within a 60-mile radius

The primary yard features:

- All concrete pens (minimal mud)
- Modern, computerized feeding systems
- Well-maintained, newer equipment

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard
- Monitor and execute:
- Feeding programs (limit-fed system)
- Cattle health and performance
- Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard
- Assist with operations across additional yards as needed
- Step in as the go-to leader on-site

Ideal Candidate

Must Have:

- Strong feedyard experience
- Proven leadership ability
- High level of accountability and ownership
- Team-first mindset and easy to work with
- Willingness to learn and adapt to their system

Preferred:

- Mechanically inclined
- Comfortable with equipment maintenance

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.

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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