Dairy Operations Manager

1 day ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Full time
Job Title: General Manager - Dairy Farm

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a large dairy farm in Colorado.

Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain best management practices for the dairy operation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, creamery, and ownership requirements.
  • Oversee all elements of the dairy operation, including shop oversight, facility maintenance, and total herd health care.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), employee training programs, and quality control measures.
  • Write job descriptions, develop a balanced organizational structure, and maintain complete, consistent, and clear herd records.
  • Develop a productive and safe working environment, including hiring, firing, discipline, and documentation of employees.
  • Manage employee scheduling, bi-annual team member performance and wage reviews, and participate in regular management meetings with the Managing Partner.
  • Monitor and maintain total compost bedding management, parlor protocols, efficiency, and maintenance.
  • Generate, provide, and review monthly dairy performance reports with the Managing Partner, and review and monitor monthly P&L and expenses to improve the bottom-line.
  • Work with local, state, or federal agencies/inspectors related to the dairy operation, and perform other tasks as defined by the Managing Partner.

Requirements:

  • A 4-year degree in an agricultural-related field with 3-5 years of dairy management experience on a 1500+ cow operation, or 10+ years of dairy management experience on a 1500+ cow operation.
  • Ability and desire to be a working General Manager who can step in alongside the dairy's team members or fill in where/when necessary to train and/or complete the day-to-day work.
  • Experience developing and maintaining a healthy farm culture, which makes the dairy a place where team members feel valued and supported.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively and maintain full transparency with the Managing Partner.
  • Agricultural Spanish, at a minimum, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Why Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT?

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is a leading agricultural recruitment agency, dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates. We are committed to finding the best talent for our clients and helping them achieve their goals.



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