Dairy Calf Operations Manager
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Job Location:
North Manchester, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 120000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced hands-on Livestock Operations & Research Manager for a fast-paced farm environment overseeing a six nursery farm calf rearing and day-to-day operations of the farms and oversee research trials for a client in the North Manchester IN area.
Livestock Operations & Research Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily nursery calf barn operations scheduling and labor coordination
- Supervise and lead a team of 6-8 workers providing direction and support
- Collect record and organize research data accurately and efficiently
- Monitor workflow to maintain efficiency quality and safety standards
- Handle scheduling timekeeping and task assignments for labor staff
- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures animal performance and other relevant metrics
- Collaborate with management on staffing needs project timelines and operational improvements
- Participate in sample collection processing and handling as needed
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment in accordance with company and regulatory standards
Livestock Operations & Research Manager Qualifications and Skills:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Animal Science Agriculture or a related field
- 5 years of experience working with calves or other livestock is strongly preferred.
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred (agriculture construction or labor environment a plus)
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to accurately record and manage data
- Ability to work in a fast-paced physically demanding environment
- Previous experience with Standard Operating Procedures & Protocols considered an asset
- Knowledge of equipment use maintenance and safety protocols
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Basic computer skills including experience with spreadsheets or data management software
- Willingness to work flexible hours if needed
- Some overnight travel is required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. as needed
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various conditions
- Capable of standing walking and performing manual labor tasks for extended periods
Livestock Operations & Research ManagerBenefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
- Company vehicle
- Cell phone
- Bonus program
- Roth 401K/401K w/ company match (100% on first 3% 50% on next 2%)
- Company-paid life insurance short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options (life critical illness AD&D)
- Paid time off including vacation holidays and personal leave
- Parental Military Bereavement Jury duty leave
- Wellness program with health screening
- Professional development opportunities
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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