Feedyard Assistant Manager - Preconditioning

Ag 1 Source; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the cattle industry as an Assistant Preconditioning Feedyard Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, driving operations and ensuring the success of cattle management initiatives. You will be at the forefront of optimizing cattle performance, collaborating with a dedicated team, and contributing to long-term growth and ownership opportunities. If you are passionate about the cattle industry and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Work Vehicle Provided

Long-Term Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cattle feedlot operations with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven results in the feedlot industry.

Responsibilities

• Setting direction and priorities of operations with senior leadership.
• Collaborating with management to implement recommendations effectively.
• Reviewing key cattle performance indicators and action plans.

Skills

Cattle Feedlot Operations

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Data Analysis

Self-Motivation

Job description

Assistant Preconditioning Feedyard Manager

What’s in it for you :

• You will have the opportunity to join one of the best teams in the cattle industry.
• You will continue to grow and develop in your career.
• There is an excellent opportunity for ownership and a long-term career.
• A vehicle is available for work use.

What you will be doing :

• Working closely with senior leadership to set the direction and priorities of operations, including objectives around: consultants, pen maintenance, animal health, cattle placement, ration formulation, budgeting, and yard visits.
• Collaborating with management and consultants to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Partnering with the human resources director to ensure all safety and employee initiatives are executed.
• Communicating with cattle procurement regarding placement of cattle based on feedlot capacity and projected demand for cattle by out date.
• Regularly reviewing key cattle performance indicators such as dry matter intake, average daily gain, conversions, maximizing grid, medicine costs, out of programs, morbidity rate, and mortality rate, along with action plans to improve these metrics.

A successful candidate for the Assistant Feedyard Manager position will possess the following :

• Experience in cattle feedlot operations with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven results in the feedlot industry.
• Proficiency in analyzing data and working with numbers.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Keys to success in this position include :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to live and work in southeast Texas.