The Manager in Training supports with daily operations of all feedyard functions. They work in conjunction with the Feedyard Manager to meet and exceed the operational standards set by company leadership. Your on-the-job training will focus on enhancing your management and technical skills.

This role will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to create the highest quality care and maintenance to ensure the welfare and functionality of the feedyard.

Roles and Tasks

• Assist with management of department assigned
• Support the routine care and feeding of beef cattle kept in the feedlot
• Be a part of the Leadership Academy and development opportunities at the location
• Work with Feedyard Management to support operations and identify improvements
• Ensure that proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place to promote optimal growth for each animal in the herd
• Support feedlot, appropriate safety standards and relations with employees, suppliers and customers
• Assist with preparing short- and long-term operational plans supportive to the feedlot in conjunction with the Assistant and Feedyard Manager
• Assist with reporting of weekly and monthly feedlot performance
• Assist with repair and maintain equipment and structures such as stock water, yards, buildings etc.
• Help establish and maintain proper pen stocking to maximize feedyard efficiency
• Assist with nutritional and veterinary guidelines to ensure compliance with animal health and welfare requirements