What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cow/Calf Operations Manager position at Jorgensen Land & Cattle?
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Cow/Calf Operations Manager leads day-to-day management of JLC’s 700–800 head cow/calf operation, including an off-site calving facility, the annual breeding program, summer grazing, and fall herd health work. This position requires hands-on livestock experience, strong crew leadership, and the flexibility to manage a demanding year-round workload.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive calving and breeding experience
- Knowledge of artificial insemination and embryo transfer processes
- Extensive knowledge of general livestock and herd health
- Fencing and pasture management experience
LEADERSHIP
- Participate in monthly leadership/management meetings
- Delegate tasks and manage a 6–8 person calving crew
- Experience managing teams
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and operate the 700–800 head calving facility, including barn and pen prep, crew management, and sorting cows/pairs into groups
- Oversee the 200–400 head off-site calving facility, including herd health, winter rations, and feed calls
- Schedule, manage, and execute calf processing
- Prepare and operate the breeding facility; assist with the 2,200 head breeding program, including synchronization, AI, and ET of 1,000–1,200 head at JLC and offsite herds
- Manage cow/calf herd health year-round
- Organize ultrasounding of the cow herd
- Create and execute a 5–6 month rotational grazing plan
- Fit and maintain eShepherd collars; deliver mineral weekly
- Prepare and maintain summer and fall pastures, fences, and water tanks
- Organize turnout and haul cow/calf pairs to grass
- Prepare weaning pens and organize weaning
- Manage rations and bunk for weaned calves and replacement heifers
- Move and process/cake cow groups for fall and winter grazing as needed
- Relocate cows back to calving facilities; administer pre-calving shots and collect fecal samples
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25