Herd Operations Manager

Our client is a growing multi-site dairy operation seeking a hands-on leader to bridge herd management, feed execution, and operational coordination. This is a new role created due to expansion and growth.   Key Responsibilities • Oversee herd health routines and support existing herdsman • Manage feed execution and bunk management • Monitor feeding accuracy collaborate with nutrition/crop teams • Coordinate across herd, shop/maintenance, and forage teams • Ensure issues are followed through to completion (not just delegated) • Lead and support a predominantly Hispanic labor force • Work directly with ownership to drive performance and efficiency   Ideal Background • Experience in dairy herd management • Exposure to feed/bunk management (or strong willingness to learn) • Operational, problem-solving, and leadership mindset • Strong communication accountability skills • “All hands in” attitude vs. siloed thinking Nutrition knowledge is a plus but not required.   Schedule & Location • On-site role, 5–6 days/week (rotation) • Increased involvement during planting/harvest seasons • Local preferred; relocation support available for the right person   Culture • Team-first, non-siloed environment • Ownership mentality • Continuous improvement • Growing operation with room for meaningful impact   Why This Role Stands Out • New position with real influence • Multi-site responsibility • Touches herd feed operations (rare combination) • Direct access to decision-makers and owners   Interested in this Opportunity? Submit an Application Package by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.