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QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in dairy herd management on a mid- to large-scale operation
- Proven background in supervising and developing farm staff, including scheduling and performance management
- Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to foster a productive team culture
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments
- General mechanical knowledge related to parlor systems, headlocks, crowd gates, and waterers
- In-depth understanding of herd health, including disease prevention, treatment protocols, and animal welfare
- Working knowledge of feed management and basic dairy nutrition principles
- Excellent attention to detail with strong herd recordkeeping and data management abilities
- Proficient with dairy software programs and basic computer applications (e.g., DairyComp, Excel)
- Conversational Spanish preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy located in Michigan who is seeking a qualified, hands-on Site Manager to oversee animal care, dairy personnel, and overall herd performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of dairy management experience, demonstrated ability to lead a team of at least 7 employees, and a passion for fostering a positive, high-performing work culture.

This position requires a results-oriented manager who can implement and uphold cow handling and management protocols, and coach and develop employees to reach their potential. The Site Manager will be responsible for hiring, scheduling, supervising, and, when necessary, terminating dairy staff. This includes identifying training needs, fostering accountability, and creating an environment focused on herd productivity and employee growth.

The successful candidate will also oversee key herd functions, including breeding, maternity, dry-off, fresh cow care, treatment of lame and sick animals, and general health maintenance. Daily responsibilities include updating herd records in DairyComp ( for dry cows, breeding, culls, treatments, etc.), as well as monitoring cow health and productivity using SCR (training provided if necessary).

In addition to direct cow care and employee supervision, the Site Manager will work with the Shop/Maintenance Manager and Owner to oversee all major areas of the dairy, including cow and parlor management, facility maintenance, feed management, and labor management.

Feed responsibilities will include overseeing bunk management, organizing the feed pile, and using feed software (such as EZ Feed) to track and optimize rations. The Site Manager must be able to interpret feed and cow performance data to guide day-to-day decisions.

This position also involves regular interaction with employees and vendors, requiring clear communication, professionalism, and a collaborative approach.

A general understanding of maintenance, including parlor equipment, headlocks, waterers, and crowd gates, is expected, as the Site Manager will help ensure smooth daily operations and minimize downtime.

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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