Assistant Cattle Operations Manager

Friona Industries LP; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Cattle Manager to work with the Cattle Manager, directing daily activities at the feedyard and supervising staff. You will oversee cattle handling, health programs, and research coordination, ensuring efficient operations and safety.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, discretionary decisions in manager’s absence, inventory control, and maintaining proper documentation. Outdoor, physically demanding work with heavy lifting is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class A license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of feedyard cattle handling and health.
• Experience in labor management, feeding, herd health, and BQA.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with cattle manager regarding cattle handling and care.
• Support, coordinate and direct supervision of all cattle handling crews.
• Make discretionary decisions in the Cattle Manager’s absence.
• Identify cattle by quality, health, or risk.
• Schedule and coordinate feedyard staff and activities.
• Maintain inventory of cattle and medicine.
• Coordinate daily work and research activities of part-time employees.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

CDL license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Cattle processing programs

Labor management & herd health

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Cattle Manager to work with the Cattle Manager, directing daily activities at the feedyard and supervising staff. You will oversee cattle handling, health programs, and research coordination, ensuring efficient operations and safety.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, discretionary decisions in manager’s absence, inventory control, and maintaining proper documentation. Outdoor, physically demanding work with heavy lifting is expected.