Dairy Manager (KH-10815)
NPAworldwide, North Prairie, WI, United States
Overview
Job Description. A large dairy farm operation located in Wisconsin is searching for an experienced, hands-on Dairy Manager to oversee the dairy. This position will manage and work closely with the herd crew, milking crew, feeders, vendors, veterinarians, nutritionist, and consultants. All operational decisions made by the Dairy Manager will be actively communicated with the owners through regular management meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Management
Help prioritize and organize employees work and tasks
Train and assist in development of new and current employees
Parlor Management
Work with management team and employees to continue implementing and evolving our SOPs and protocols
Monitor milk quality and production daily milk weights, antibiotic dates, SCC, etc.
Herd Health Management
Work in conjunction with herd crew
Collect and record data utilizing Dairy Comp/Delpro
Walk pens to observe livestock comfort and to look for signs of illness or distress
Recommend culling decisions
Manage pharmaceutical ordering, usage, and budgeting
Work with vets during weekly herd checks
Communicate with breeders on program management as needed
Youngstock Management
Monitor health and growth of young stock
Review and oversee existing vaccination programs
Manage weaning schedules
Feed Management
Weekly meetings with the nutritionist
Use TMR Tracker to update rations and pen sums as needed
Oversee feed report data
Facility and Grounds Management
Sanitation oversight of pens and equipment
Work with managers and employees on upkeep and maintenance of facilities
Report if repairs are needed
Qualifications
1-5 years of herd management experience
College education in Animal Science or Dairy Science preferred, but not required.
Bilingual preferred, but not required
Supervising experience
Leadership / motivational skills
Herd Health
Computer experience
Record keeping skills
Inventory / supply ordering
Compensation and How to Apply
Dairy Manager position - Wisconsin
$75,000 - $100,000
Salary Type: Annual Salary
Salary Min: 75000
Salary Max: 100000
Currency Type: USD
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Job Description. A large dairy farm operation located in Wisconsin is searching for an experienced, hands-on Dairy Manager to oversee the dairy. This position will manage and work closely with the herd crew, milking crew, feeders, vendors, veterinarians, nutritionist, and consultants. All operational decisions made by the Dairy Manager will be actively communicated with the owners through regular management meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Management
Help prioritize and organize employees work and tasks
Train and assist in development of new and current employees
Parlor Management
Work with management team and employees to continue implementing and evolving our SOPs and protocols
Monitor milk quality and production daily milk weights, antibiotic dates, SCC, etc.
Herd Health Management
Work in conjunction with herd crew
Collect and record data utilizing Dairy Comp/Delpro
Walk pens to observe livestock comfort and to look for signs of illness or distress
Recommend culling decisions
Manage pharmaceutical ordering, usage, and budgeting
Work with vets during weekly herd checks
Communicate with breeders on program management as needed
Youngstock Management
Monitor health and growth of young stock
Review and oversee existing vaccination programs
Manage weaning schedules
Feed Management
Weekly meetings with the nutritionist
Use TMR Tracker to update rations and pen sums as needed
Oversee feed report data
Facility and Grounds Management
Sanitation oversight of pens and equipment
Work with managers and employees on upkeep and maintenance of facilities
Report if repairs are needed
Qualifications
1-5 years of herd management experience
College education in Animal Science or Dairy Science preferred, but not required.
Bilingual preferred, but not required
Supervising experience
Leadership / motivational skills
Herd Health
Computer experience
Record keeping skills
Inventory / supply ordering
Compensation and How to Apply
Dairy Manager position - Wisconsin
$75,000 - $100,000
Salary Type: Annual Salary
Salary Min: 75000
Salary Max: 100000
Currency Type: USD
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