Herd Manager Technology Support
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Job Location:
Bila Tserkva - Ukraine
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Herd Manager is responsible for analyzing optimizing and overseeing the clients herd management practices with the objective of achieving top herd performance ensuring optimal efficiency of milking and herd management systems and ultimately increasing customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities / Tasks
The role combines technical expertise advisory services system optimization and training across GEA solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Herd Management Analysis & Optimization
- Diagnose issues related to feeding udder and animal health reproduction cow flow milking routines and parlor hygiene.
- Develop and present evidencebased improvement plans.
- Conduct specialized audits (PreImplementation AMS Animal Welfare Mastitis and other GEAdefined audits).
- Perform onfarm optimization to improve throughput efficiency and animal wellbeing.
System Implementation & Product Expertise
- Support farm layout design and the implementation of automatic milking systems (AMS).
- Deliver implementation and handover training to customers.
- Provide expert support for GEA herdmanagement solutions including DairyPlan CowScout FarmView CowView CattleEye and future digital tools (e.g. DairyNet).
Training & Education
- Deliver structured training for GEA FT teams and customers on herdmanagement systems and digital tools.
- Conduct workshops online sessions and onfarm training tailored to user needs.
- Participate in international GEA training and knowledgeexchange programs.
Advisory & Customer Support
- Provide basic nutrition advisory (PMR TMR) to support herd health and productivity.
- Offer ongoing guidance on best practices in herd management milking procedures and health monitoring.
- Collaborate with Sales during customer visits product demos and technical discussions.
Business Development & Representation
- Promote and sell GEA services audits and optimization programs.
- Represent GEA at national fairs regional events and marketing initiatives.
- Build and maintain longterm customer relationships with high service quality and consistent followup.
DataDriven Decision Support
- Analyze farm data (milk yield KPIs sensor data) to support customer decision-making.
- Prepare performance reports with actionable recommendations.
- Monitor and benchmark herd productivity across farms.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to enhance GEA tools processes and customer offerings.
- Act as an internal expert supporting product development with field insights.
- Lead pilot projects involving advanced technologies (precision livestock tools sensors automation).
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales Service Engineering R&D and Product Management.
- Share customer feedback to improve product roadmaps training programs and field support.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a crossfunctional environment.
- Customercentric mindset with strong relationshipbuilding abilities.
- Degree in Animal Science Veterinary Science Dairy Technology or related fields (preferred).
- Experience in dairy herd management or on-farm advisory roles more three years.
- Strong understanding of herd management including nutrition animal health milking technology and welfare standards.
- Ability to diagnose herd related issues accurately and translate findings into clear actionable solutions.
- Experience with AMS herd management systems and dairy farm operations.
- Background in AMS implementation or dairy software systems will an advantage.
- High willingness to travel (office work 20%; business trips 80%)
- Driver license category B. accident-free driving.
- Knowledge of English (B1 B2) - Freely expresses their opinion. Freely writes letters and requests using technical vocabulary
- PC/software skills- MS Office; Advanced PC user MS Office (Outlook Word Excel Access).
Did we spark your interest
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Customer Service
- Incident Management
- Access Points
- OS
- Asset Management
- Linux
- VPN
- User Accounts
- Desktop
- Backup
- Technical Support
- Application Support
About Company
GEA makes an important contribution to a sustainable future with its solutions and services, particularly in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
